US Bridges

C3042 over Tyler Branch

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT C3 TH 43 · Structure no. 100603004506031

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3042 over Tyler Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying C3042 over Tyler Branch in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC3042
CrossesTyler Branch
Location0.2 MI to JCT C3 TH 43
StateVermont
Coordinates44.84818, -72.7372
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic74 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$447,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3042 over Tyler Branch built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3042 over Tyler Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does C3042 over Tyler Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3042 over Tyler Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C3042 over Tyler Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.