US Bridges

C3047 over Black Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to Vt W VT36 · Structure no. 100605004606051

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3047 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C3047 over Black Creek in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2025. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3047
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.05 MI to Vt W VT36
StateVermont
Coordinates44.79231, -72.87117
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2015)
Projected traffic21 by 2025
Trucks8%
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 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 C3047 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3047 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 C3047 over Black Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C3047 over Black Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3047 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.