US Bridges

C3033 over Roaring Brook

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.15 MI to JCT W CL3 TH3 · Structure no. 100415002704151

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3033 over Roaring Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3033 over Roaring Brook in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3033
CrossesRoaring Brook
Location0.15 MI to JCT W CL3 TH3
StateVermont
Coordinates44.54123, -72.93417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 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 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 C3033 over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is C3033 over Roaring 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C3033 over Roaring Brook carry?

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

How long is C3033 over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C3033 over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.