US Bridges

C3048 over Lemon Fair River

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 0.9 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 100118002401181

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3048 over Lemon Fair River is a steel truss - thru carrying C3048 over Lemon Fair River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 218 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2029. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesC3048
CrossesLemon Fair River
Location0.9 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.85923, -73.25236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2019)
Projected traffic229 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$354,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3048 over Lemon Fair River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3048 over Lemon Fair River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does C3048 over Lemon Fair River carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3048 over Lemon Fair River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3048 over Lemon Fair River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.