US Bridges

C3045 over Hawkins Brook

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W CL2 TH2 · Structure no. 100307005003071

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3045 over Hawkins Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying C3045 over Hawkins Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC3045
CrossesHawkins Brook
Location0.1 MI to JCT W CL2 TH2
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.52254, -71.95669
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$310,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3045 over Hawkins Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3045 over Hawkins 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C3045 over Hawkins Brook carry?

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

How long is C3045 over Hawkins Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C3045 over Hawkins Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.