US Bridges

C3008 over Boque Branch

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.08 MI to JCT W C3 TH10 · Structure no. 100601003706011

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3008 over Boque Branch is a concrete slab carrying C3008 over Boque Branch in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 106 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC3008
CrossesBoque Branch
Location0.08 MI to JCT W C3 TH10
StateVermont
Coordinates44.83519, -72.75656
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 C3008 over Boque Branch built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is C3008 over Boque Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C3008 over Boque Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3008 over Boque Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C3008 over Boque Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.