US Bridges

C3038 over Lamoille River

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Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.25 MI to JCT W VT15 · Structure no. 100810002508101

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3038 over Lamoille River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3038 over Lamoille River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3038
CrossesLamoille River
Location0.25 MI to JCT W VT15
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.55957, -72.49717
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3038 over Lamoille River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3038 over Lamoille River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C3038 over Lamoille River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3038 over Lamoille River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C3038 over Lamoille River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.