US Bridges

C3059 over Black River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.35 MI to JCT W VT14 · Structure no. 101006000210061

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3059 over Black River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C3059 over Black River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2029. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC3059
CrossesBlack River
Location0.35 MI to JCT W VT14
StateVermont
Coordinates44.63748, -72.38895
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic473 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 C3059 over Black River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3059 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C3059 over Black River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3059 over Black River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3059 over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.