US Bridges

C3036 over East Br.Passumpsic River

FairPosted for load

Caledonia County, Vermont · @ JCT W VT114 · Structure no. 100307004703071

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3036 over East Br.Passumpsic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3036 over East Br.Passumpsic River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 74 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC3036
CrossesEast Br.Passumpsic River
Location@ JCT W VT114
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.54971, -71.98611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic840 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$532,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3036 over East Br.Passumpsic River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is C3036 over East Br.Passumpsic River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C3036 over East Br.Passumpsic River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3036 over East Br.Passumpsic River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C3036 over East Br.Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.