US Bridges

C3015 over Brownington Branch

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 1.0 MI to JCT W CL3 TH6 · Structure no. 101003001710031

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3015 over Brownington Branch is a steel culvert carrying C3015 over Brownington Branch in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC3015
CrossesBrownington Branch
Location1.0 MI to JCT W CL3 TH6
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.83517, -72.10456
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic84 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 C3015 over Brownington Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3015 over Brownington Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C3015 over Brownington Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3015 over Brownington Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns C3015 over Brownington Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.