US Bridges

C3049 over Nichols Brook

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Caledonia County, Vermont · At JCT TH 49 + TH 46 · Structure no. 100305002403051

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3049 over Nichols Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C3049 over Nichols Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3049
CrossesNichols Brook
LocationAt JCT TH 49 + TH 46
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.49011, -72.36697
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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$369,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3049 over Nichols Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3049 over Nichols 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C3049 over Nichols Brook carry?

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

How long is C3049 over Nichols Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C3049 over Nichols Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.