US Bridges

C3022 over Black Creek

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT C2 TH 4 · Structure no. 100614002006141

Built
1903
122 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3022 over Black Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying C3022 over Black Creek in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC3022
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.1 MI to JCT C2 TH 4
CountyFranklin County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.89472, -72.94386
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$579,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3022 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3022 over Black Creek 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 C3022 over Black Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3022 over Black Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C3022 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.