US Bridges

C3054 over Joes Brook

FairPosted for load

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 56 + TH 54 · Structure no. 100303004003031

Built
1886
139 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3054 over Joes Brook is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3054 over Joes Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 139 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. 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 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC3054
CrossesJoes Brook
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 56 + TH 54
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.37749, -72.12201
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$636,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3054 over Joes Brook built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is C3054 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 C3054 over Joes Brook carry?

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

How long is C3054 over Joes Brook?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3054 over Joes Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.