US Bridges

C3044 over Roundy Brook

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.6 MI JCT TH 44 + US 5 · Structure no. 100302003203021

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3044 over Roundy Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C3044 over Roundy Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2013, 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC3044
CrossesRoundy Brook
Location0.6 MI JCT TH 44 + US 5
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.60905, -71.96035
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic263 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$313,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3044 over Roundy Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is C3044 over Roundy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C3044 over Roundy Brook carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3044 over Roundy Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C3044 over Roundy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.