US Bridges

C3034 over Ranch Brook

GoodPosted for load

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.02 MI to JCT W VT108 · Structure no. 100808006408081

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3034 over Ranch Brook is a concrete slab carrying C3034 over Ranch Brook in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3034
CrossesRanch Brook
Location0.02 MI to JCT W VT108
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.50211, -72.75736
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic42 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3034 over Ranch Brook built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is C3034 over Ranch Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C3034 over Ranch Brook carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3034 over Ranch Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3034 over Ranch Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.