US Bridges

C3078 over Brewster River

FairPosted for load

Lamoille County, Vermont · At JCT W VT108 · Structure no. 100802004208021

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3078 over Brewster River is a concrete tee beam carrying C3078 over Brewster River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC3078
CrossesBrewster River
LocationAt JCT W VT108
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.60966, -72.81161
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for 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 C3078 over Brewster River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3078 over Brewster 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 C3078 over Brewster River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3078 over Brewster River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C3078 over Brewster River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.