US Bridges

C3038 over N. Br. Black River

GoodPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.03 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 101414002714141

Built
2011
14 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3038 over N. Br. Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3038 over N. Br. Black River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 2011 and reconstructed in 2024, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2029. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3038
CrossesN. Br. Black River
Location0.03 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.46802, -72.57087
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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$453,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3038 over N. Br. Black River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is C3038 over N. Br. Black River 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 C3038 over N. Br. Black River carry?

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

How long is C3038 over N. Br. Black River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3038 over N. Br. Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.