US Bridges

C3056 over Joes Brook

FairPosted for load

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.5 MI JCT TH 56 + TH 3 · Structure no. 100303003703031

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3056 over Joes Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3056 over Joes Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC3056
CrossesJoes Brook
Location0.5 MI JCT TH 56 + TH 3
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.3796, -72.13417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$345,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3056 over Joes Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3056 over Joes 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 2023.

How much traffic does C3056 over Joes Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3056 over Joes Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C3056 over Joes Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.