US Bridges

C3039 over Lewis Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT W C3 TH28 · Structure no. 100404002804041

Built
1849
176 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3039 over Lewis Creek is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying C3039 over Lewis Creek in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1849 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 176 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2026. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesC3039
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.01 MI to JCT W C3 TH28
StateVermont
Coordinates44.28901, -73.15018
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2016)
Projected traffic263 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$558,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3039 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1849, making it 176 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is C3039 over Lewis Creek 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 C3039 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3039 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C3039 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.