US Bridges

C3091 over Joes Brook

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Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.5 MI JCT TH 91 + TH 3 · Structure no. 100303003503031

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3091 over Joes Brook is a concrete slab carrying C3091 over Joes Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC3091
CrossesJoes Brook
Location0.5 MI JCT TH 91 + TH 3
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.38537, -72.15232
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic21 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 C3091 over Joes Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3091 over Joes Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does C3091 over Joes Brook carry?

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

How long is C3091 over Joes Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3091 over Joes Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.