US Bridges

C3032 over Black River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT W US5 · Structure no. 101005000110051

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3032 over Black River is a steel truss - thru carrying C3032 over Black River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3032
CrossesBlack River
Location0.01 MI to JCT W US5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.87924, -72.25117
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3032 over Black River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3032 over Black 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 C3032 over Black River carry?

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

How long is C3032 over Black River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C3032 over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.