US Bridges

C3011 over Lake Fairlee Outlet

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 0.4 MI to JCT W VT244 · Structure no. 100911002209111

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3011 over Lake Fairlee Outlet is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying C3011 over Lake Fairlee Outlet in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC3011
CrossesLake Fairlee Outlet
Location0.4 MI to JCT W VT244
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.88384, -72.24466
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic210 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$585,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3011 over Lake Fairlee Outlet built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3011 over Lake Fairlee Outlet 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C3011 over Lake Fairlee Outlet carry?

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

How long is C3011 over Lake Fairlee Outlet?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C3011 over Lake Fairlee Outlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.