US Bridges

C3021 over Wild Branch

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.25 MI to JCT W C3 TH22 · Structure no. 101006002410061

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3021 over Wild Branch is a concrete slab carrying C3021 over Wild Branch in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3021
CrossesWild Branch
Location0.25 MI to JCT W C3 TH22
StateVermont
Coordinates44.67298, -72.43109
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2019)
Projected traffic167 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 C3021 over Wild Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3021 over Wild Branch 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 C3021 over Wild Branch carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C3021 over Wild Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C3021 over Wild Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.