US Bridges

C3039 over East Br.Passumpsic River

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 39 + VT114 · Structure no. 100302002503021

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3039 over East Br.Passumpsic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3039 over East Br.Passumpsic River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC3039
CrossesEast Br.Passumpsic River
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 39 + VT114
StateVermont
Coordinates44.61013, -71.91641
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic189 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C3039 over East Br.Passumpsic River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3039 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 C3039 over East Br.Passumpsic River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3039 over East Br.Passumpsic River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C3039 over East Br.Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.