US Bridges

C3048 over Barton River

FairPosted for load

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 101005001910051

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3048 over Barton River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C3048 over Barton River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesC3048
CrossesBarton River
Location0.05 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.84287, -72.20833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$422,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3048 over Barton River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3048 over Barton River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C3048 over Barton River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3048 over Barton River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3048 over Barton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.