US Bridges

C3056 over Stevens River

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 100301004403011

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3056 over Stevens River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3056 over Stevens River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3056
CrossesStevens River
Location0.1 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.30213, -72.06595
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$249,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3056 over Stevens River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3056 over Stevens 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C3056 over Stevens River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3056 over Stevens River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3056 over Stevens River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.