US Bridges

C3002 over No. Br Lamoille R

FairPosted for load

Lamoille County, Vermont · At JCT TH 2 + TH 3 · Structure no. 100801001308011

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3002 over No. Br Lamoille R is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3002 over No. Br Lamoille R in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 138 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC3002
CrossesNo. Br Lamoille R
LocationAt JCT TH 2 + TH 3
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.74345, -72.72797
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic53 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$518,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3002 over No. Br Lamoille R built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is C3002 over No. Br Lamoille R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does C3002 over No. Br Lamoille R carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3002 over No. Br Lamoille R?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C3002 over No. Br Lamoille R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.