US Bridges

C3045 over Waterman Brook

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.35 MI to JCT W CL3 TH5 · Structure no. 100806003308061

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3045 over Waterman Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3045 over Waterman Brook in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC3045
CrossesWaterman Brook
Location0.35 MI to JCT W CL3 TH5
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.60925, -72.68461
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3045 over Waterman Brook built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3045 over Waterman Brook 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 C3045 over Waterman Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3045 over Waterman Brook?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3045 over Waterman Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.