US Bridges

C3022 over Missisquoi River

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Orleans County, Vermont · 0.8 MI to JCT W VT100 · Structure no. 101017000910171

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3022 over Missisquoi River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3022 over Missisquoi River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2029. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesC3022
CrossesMissisquoi River
Location0.8 MI to JCT W VT100
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.91632, -72.39616
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2019)
Projected traffic288 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3022 over Missisquoi River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3022 over Missisquoi River 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 C3022 over Missisquoi River carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3022 over Missisquoi River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3022 over Missisquoi River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.