US Bridges

C3052 over Gold Brook

FairPosted for load

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT W CL2 TH3 · Structure no. 100808004908081

Built
1844
181 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3052 over Gold Brook is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3052 over Gold Brook in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1844 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 181 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC3052
CrossesGold Brook
Location0.01 MI to JCT W CL2 TH3
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.44041, -72.67985
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic210 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$514,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3052 over Gold Brook built?

It was built in 1844, making it 181 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is C3052 over Gold 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 C3052 over Gold Brook carry?

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

How long is C3052 over Gold Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C3052 over Gold Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.