US Bridges

C3049 over Black Creek

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT Vt 36 · Structure no. 100605005006051

Built
1865
160 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3049 over Black Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3049 over Black Creek in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1865 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 160 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2029. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC3049
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.05 MI to JCT Vt 36
StateVermont
Coordinates44.78608, -72.86237
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck7 ft (2.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2019)
Projected traffic137 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$555,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3049 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is C3049 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 C3049 over Black Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is C3049 over Black Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C3049 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.