US Bridges

C3053 over Gulf Stream

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.2 MI JCT TH 53 + Vt 12 · Structure no. 101424003114241

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3053 over Gulf Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying C3053 over Gulf Stream in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC3053
CrossesGulf Stream
Location0.2 MI JCT TH 53 + Vt 12
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.63515, -72.51385
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic473 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$455,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3053 over Gulf Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3053 over Gulf Stream 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 C3053 over Gulf Stream carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3053 over Gulf Stream?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C3053 over Gulf Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.