US Bridges

C3048 over Snows Brook

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 0.3 MI JCT TH 48 + Vt 14 · Structure no. 100909003609091

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3048 over Snows Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying C3048 over Snows Brook in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesC3048
CrossesSnows Brook
Location0.3 MI JCT TH 48 + Vt 14
StateVermont
Coordinates43.97502, -72.56191
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$314,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3048 over Snows Brook built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3048 over Snows 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C3048 over Snows Brook carry?

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

How long is C3048 over Snows Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C3048 over Snows Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.