US Bridges

C3015 over Burgess Branch

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Orleans County, Vermont · 0.15 MI to JCT W CL2 TH3 · Structure no. 101013001610131

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3015 over Burgess Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying C3015 over Burgess Branch in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 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 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC3015
CrossesBurgess Branch
Location0.15 MI to JCT W CL2 TH3
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.78704, -72.4887
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$673,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3015 over Burgess Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3015 over Burgess Branch 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 C3015 over Burgess Branch carry?

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

How long is C3015 over Burgess Branch?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C3015 over Burgess Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.