US Bridges

C3039 over Willoughby River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.01 MI JCT TH 39 + VT58 · Structure no. 101003001810031

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3039 over Willoughby River is a steel truss - thru carrying C3039 over Willoughby River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3039
CrossesWilloughby River
Location0.01 MI JCT TH 39 + VT58
StateVermont
Coordinates44.79916, -72.11692
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$212,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3039 over Willoughby River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3039 over Willoughby 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C3039 over Willoughby River carry?

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

How long is C3039 over Willoughby River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3039 over Willoughby River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.