US Bridges

C3031 over Lucas Brook

GoodPosted for load

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.07 MI to JCT W VT105 · Structure no. 101012001910121

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
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 Lucas Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3031 over Lucas Brook in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

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 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC3031
CrossesLucas Brook
Location0.07 MI to JCT W VT105
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.98533, -72.53618
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$579,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3031 over Lucas Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3031 over Lucas Brook 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 C3031 over Lucas Brook carry?

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

How long is C3031 over Lucas Brook?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C3031 over Lucas Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.