US Bridges

C3062 over Barton River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.1 MI E JCT US 5 · Structure no. 101002004010021

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3062 over Barton River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C3062 over Barton River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3062
CrossesBarton River
Location0.1 MI E JCT US 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.79769, -72.2097
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$326,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3062 over Barton River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3062 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 C3062 over Barton River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3062 over Barton River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3062 over Barton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.