US Bridges

C3033 over Browns River

Good

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.45 MI to JCT W VT128 · Structure no. 100604002606041

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3033 over Browns River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3033 over Browns River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2029. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3033
CrossesBrowns River
Location0.45 MI to JCT W VT128
StateVermont
Coordinates44.65418, -73.01955
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic368 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3033 over Browns River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3033 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C3033 over Browns River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3033 over Browns River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3033 over Browns River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.