US Bridges

C3026 over Black River

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT W VT103 · Structure no. 101410001714101

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3026 over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3026 over Black River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2029. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC3026
CrossesBlack River
Location0.01 MI to JCT W VT103
StateVermont
Coordinates43.39276, -72.67902
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic788 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3026 over Black River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is C3026 over Black River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C3026 over Black River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3026 over Black River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C3026 over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.