US Bridges

C3040 over Seaver Brook

GoodPosted for load

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.3 MI to JCT W CL2 TH2 · Structure no. 101001001910011

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3040 over Seaver Brook is a concrete slab carrying C3040 over Seaver Brook in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC3040
CrossesSeaver Brook
Location0.3 MI to JCT W CL2 TH2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.68634, -72.31837
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 C3040 over Seaver Brook built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3040 over Seaver 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C3040 over Seaver Brook carry?

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

How long is C3040 over Seaver Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C3040 over Seaver Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.