US Bridges

C3031 over Brewster River

GoodPosted for load

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to Jc T W Vt 108 · Structure no. 100802003008021

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3031 over Brewster River is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying C3031 over Brewster River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 106 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2029. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC3031
CrossesBrewster River
Location0.05 MI to Jc T W Vt 108
StateVermont
Coordinates44.63664, -72.82534
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 typeArch - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic168 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$642,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3031 over Brewster River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is C3031 over Brewster River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C3031 over Brewster River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C3031 over Brewster River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C3031 over Brewster River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.