US Bridges

C3050 over Black Creek

Good

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT W VT36 · Structure no. 100605004506051

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3050 over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying C3050 over Black Creek in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC3050
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.05 MI to JCT W VT36
StateVermont
Coordinates44.78387, -72.86088
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic735 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$394,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3050 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3050 over Black Creek 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 C3050 over Black Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3050 over Black Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C3050 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.