US Bridges

C3044 over Browns River

GoodPosted for load

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W VT128 · Structure no. 100406001904061

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3044 over Browns River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3044 over Browns River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesC3044
CrossesBrowns River
Location0.1 MI to JCT W VT128
StateVermont
Coordinates44.55441, -73.03465
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic53 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$471,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3044 over Browns River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3044 over Browns River 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 C3044 over Browns River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3044 over Browns River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C3044 over Browns River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.