US Bridges

C3038 over Kingsbury Branch

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · 0.42 MI to JCT W VT14 · Structure no. 101205002812051

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3038 over Kingsbury Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C3038 over Kingsbury Branch in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC3038
CrossesKingsbury Branch
Location0.42 MI to JCT W VT14
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.31802, -72.43814
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic368 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$366,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3038 over Kingsbury Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3038 over Kingsbury 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C3038 over Kingsbury Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3038 over Kingsbury Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C3038 over Kingsbury Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.