US Bridges

C3038 over Brook

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 0.05 MI JCT TH 38 + TH 2 · Structure no. 100914001109141

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3038 over Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying C3038 over Brook in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC3038
CrossesBrook
Location0.05 MI JCT TH 38 + TH 2
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.91534, -72.28188
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic263 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$325,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3038 over Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3038 over Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C3038 over Brook carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3038 over Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C3038 over Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.