US Bridges

C3050 over Barton River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.05 MI JCT TH 50 + VT16 · Structure no. 101002003310021

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3050 over Barton River is a concrete slab carrying C3050 over Barton River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3050
CrossesBarton River
Location0.05 MI JCT TH 50 + VT16
StateVermont
Coordinates44.72008, -72.18555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic21 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 C3050 over Barton River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3050 over Barton River 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 2024.

How much traffic does C3050 over Barton River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3050 over Barton River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C3050 over Barton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.