US Bridges

C3028 over Beetle Brook

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.55 MI to JCT W VT100 · Structure no. 101017001410171

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3028 over Beetle Brook is a concrete slab carrying C3028 over Beetle Brook in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesC3028
CrossesBeetle Brook
Location0.55 MI to JCT W VT100
StateVermont
Coordinates44.89816, -72.39182
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2019)
Projected traffic441 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 C3028 over Beetle Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is C3028 over Beetle Brook 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 C3028 over Beetle Brook carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3028 over Beetle Brook?

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

Who owns C3028 over Beetle Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.