US Bridges

C3056 over East Br.Passumpsic River

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 56 + VT114 · Structure no. 100302002003021

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3056 over East Br.Passumpsic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3056 over East Br.Passumpsic River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3056
CrossesEast Br.Passumpsic River
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 56 + VT114
StateVermont
Coordinates44.6342, -71.89765
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3056 over East Br.Passumpsic River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3056 over East Br.Passumpsic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does C3056 over East Br.Passumpsic River carry?

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

How long is C3056 over East Br.Passumpsic River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3056 over East Br.Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.