US Bridges

C3036 over Lewis Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 100404002904041

Built
1849
176 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3036 over Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3036 over Lewis Creek in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1849 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2029. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC3036
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.01 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.27631, -73.18381
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic788 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$447,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3036 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1849, making it 176 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is C3036 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 C3036 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3036 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C3036 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.