US Bridges

C3045 over Joes Brook

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Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W VT15 · Structure no. 100315002103151

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3045 over Joes Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C3045 over Joes Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC3045
CrossesJoes Brook
Location0.1 MI to JCT W VT15
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.43423, -72.22348
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic32 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 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 C3045 over Joes Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3045 over Joes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C3045 over Joes Brook carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3045 over Joes Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3045 over Joes Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.