US Bridges

C3010 over Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.6 MI to JCT C3 TH 12 · Structure no. 100802002708021

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3010 over Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying C3010 over Black Creek in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC3010
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.6 MI to JCT C3 TH 12
StateVermont
Coordinates44.69322, -72.84457
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2019)
Projected traffic179 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3010 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3010 over Black Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C3010 over Black Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3010 over Black Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C3010 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.