US Bridges

C3057 over Stevens River

PoorPosted for load

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.15 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 100301004703011

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3057 over Stevens River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3057 over Stevens River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC3057
CrossesStevens River
Location0.15 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.30198, -72.05897
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic53 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$690,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3057 over Stevens River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3057 over Stevens River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does C3057 over Stevens River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3057 over Stevens River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3057 over Stevens River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.