US Bridges

C3042 over Ayers Brook

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 42 + Vt 12 · Structure no. 100909003709091

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3042 over Ayers Brook is a concrete slab carrying C3042 over Ayers Brook in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC3042
CrossesAyers Brook
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 42 + Vt 12
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.96046, -72.65146
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic473 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 C3042 over Ayers Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3042 over Ayers 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 C3042 over Ayers Brook carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3042 over Ayers Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C3042 over Ayers Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.