US Bridges

C3020 over Moose River

Fair

Essex County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W US2 · Structure no. 100507003605071

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3020 over Moose River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C3020 over Moose River in Essex County, Vermont. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3020
CrossesMoose River
Location0.1 MI to JCT W US2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.44066, -71.87729
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 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 C3020 over Moose River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is C3020 over Moose River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does C3020 over Moose River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3020 over Moose River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3020 over Moose River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.