US Bridges

C3035 over Black River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.06 MI to JCT W CL2 TH4 · Structure no. 101006002810061

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3035 over Black River is a concrete slab carrying C3035 over Black River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 103 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3035
CrossesBlack River
Location0.06 MI to JCT W CL2 TH4
StateVermont
Coordinates44.63826, -72.37045
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic53 by 2029
Trucks2%
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 C3035 over Black River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is C3035 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 C3035 over Black River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3035 over Black River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C3035 over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.