US Bridges

C3012 over Lemon Fair River

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 0.06 MI to JCT W CL3 TH5 · Structure no. 100122001101221

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3012 over Lemon Fair River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3012 over Lemon Fair River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2029. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC3012
CrossesLemon Fair River
Location0.06 MI to JCT W CL3 TH5
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.04709, -73.2513
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$529,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3012 over Lemon Fair River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3012 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 C3012 over Lemon Fair River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3012 over Lemon Fair River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3012 over Lemon Fair River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.