US Bridges

C3022 over Lewis Creek

FairPosted for load

Addison County, Vermont · 0.3 MI to JCT W VT116 · Structure no. 100119005101191

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3022 over Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3022 over Lewis Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3022
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.3 MI to JCT W VT116
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.22339, -73.06348
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic21 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$350,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3022 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is C3022 over Lewis Creek 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 C3022 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3022 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C3022 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.