US Bridges

C3039 over Black River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.03 MI to JCT W C3 TH44 · Structure no. 101006002310061

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3039 over Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3039 over Black River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC3039
CrossesBlack River
Location0.03 MI to JCT W C3 TH44
StateVermont
Coordinates44.63043, -72.37968
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2019)
Projected traffic174 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 C3039 over Black River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3039 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 C3039 over Black River carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3039 over Black River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3039 over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.