US Bridges

C3031 over Clyde River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W VT105 · Structure no. 101007002510071

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3031 over Clyde River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3031 over Clyde River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3031
CrossesClyde River
Location0.1 MI to JCT W VT105
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.94661, -72.13575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic53 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3031 over Clyde River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3031 over Clyde River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does C3031 over Clyde River carry?

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

How long is C3031 over Clyde River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C3031 over Clyde River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.