US Bridges

C3040 over Jay Branch

FairPosted for load

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.02 MI to JCT W VT242 · Structure no. 101012002210121

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3040 over Jay Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3040 over Jay Branch in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3040
CrossesJay Branch
Location0.02 MI to JCT W VT242
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.93845, -72.47865
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic79 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3040 over Jay Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3040 over Jay Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C3040 over Jay Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3040 over Jay Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C3040 over Jay Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.