US Bridges

C3044 over Nation Brook

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.05 MI JCT TH 44 +VT122 · Structure no. 100312001903121

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3044 over Nation Brook is a concrete slab carrying C3044 over Nation Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 51 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3044
CrossesNation Brook
Location0.05 MI JCT TH 44 +VT122
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.62923, -72.13384
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3044 over Nation Brook built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is C3044 over Nation 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 2024.

How much traffic does C3044 over Nation Brook carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3044 over Nation Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3044 over Nation Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.