US Bridges

C3042 over Bemis Brook

GoodPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT W C3 TH21 · Structure no. 101304001213041

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3042 over Bemis Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying C3042 over Bemis Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesC3042
CrossesBemis Brook
Location0.05 MI to JCT W C3 TH21
StateVermont
Coordinates42.96553, -72.77506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 C3042 over Bemis Brook built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3042 over Bemis 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C3042 over Bemis Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3042 over Bemis Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C3042 over Bemis Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.