C3055 over Black River
PoorClosed to trafficOrleans County, Vermont · 0.03 MI to JCT W CL2 TH4 · Structure no. 101006002910061
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
C3055 over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3055 over Black River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 100 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
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 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C3055 over Black River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is C3055 over Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does C3055 over Black River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is C3055 over Black River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns C3055 over Black River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.