US Bridges

C3026 over Baker Brook

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · @ JCT W CL3 TH19 · Structure no. 101312004113121

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3026 over Baker Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3026 over Baker Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 86 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC3026
CrossesBaker Brook
Location@ JCT W CL3 TH19
StateVermont
Coordinates42.95281, -72.69098
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$473,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3026 over Baker Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is C3026 over Baker 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C3026 over Baker Brook carry?

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

How long is C3026 over Baker Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C3026 over Baker Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.