US Bridges

C3023 over Lamoille River

FairClosed to traffic

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT Vt 109 · Structure no. 100802002908021

Built
1887
138 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3023 over Lamoille River is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying C3023 over Lamoille River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1887 and reconstructed in 2004, 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2029. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC3023
CrossesLamoille River
Location0.1 MI to JCT Vt 109
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.65109, -72.81461
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,260 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$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3023 over Lamoille River built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is C3023 over Lamoille River 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 C3023 over Lamoille River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3023 over Lamoille River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3023 over Lamoille River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.