US Bridges

C3036 over Black River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.3 MI to JCT W CL3 TH7 · Structure no. 101005002010051

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3036 over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3036 over Black River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2029. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC3036
CrossesBlack River
Location0.3 MI to JCT W CL3 TH7
StateVermont
Coordinates44.86868, -72.27004
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 C3036 over Black River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3036 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 C3036 over Black River carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3036 over Black River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3036 over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.