US Bridges

C3036 over West Branch Little River

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.15 MI to JCT W VT108 · Structure no. 100808004708081

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3036 over West Branch Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3036 over West Branch Little River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3036
CrossesWest Branch Little River
Location0.15 MI to JCT W VT108
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.49708, -72.74532
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$385,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3036 over West Branch Little River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3036 over West Branch Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C3036 over West Branch Little River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3036 over West Branch Little River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C3036 over West Branch Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.