US Bridges

C3049 over Broad Brook

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Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI E JCT TH 49 + TH4 · Structure no. 101405002714051

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3049 over Broad Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C3049 over Broad Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3049
CrossesBroad Brook
Location0.1 MI E JCT TH 49 + TH4
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.56729, -72.66243
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$233,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3049 over Broad Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3049 over Broad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C3049 over Broad Brook carry?

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

How long is C3049 over Broad Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C3049 over Broad Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.