US Bridges

C3029 over Joes Brook

FairPosted for load

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.04 MI to JCT W CL2 TH5 · Structure no. 100301004003011

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3029 over Joes Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3029 over Joes Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 96 years old, older 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. 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3029
CrossesJoes Brook
Location0.04 MI to JCT W CL2 TH5
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.34191, -72.05564
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic21 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$274,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3029 over Joes Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is C3029 over Joes Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C3029 over Joes Brook carry?

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

How long is C3029 over Joes Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C3029 over Joes Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.