US Bridges

C3039 over Mineral Spring Brook

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Orleans County, Vermont · 0.02 MI to JCT W C3 TH28 · Structure no. 101017001010171

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3039 over Mineral Spring Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying C3039 over Mineral Spring Brook in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3039
CrossesMineral Spring Brook
Location0.02 MI to JCT W C3 TH28
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.84746, -72.39494
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$263,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3039 over Mineral Spring Brook built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3039 over Mineral Spring 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 C3039 over Mineral Spring Brook carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3039 over Mineral Spring Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3039 over Mineral Spring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.