FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C3053

Carrying C3053 over HAYNESVILLE BROOK

AT JCT TH 53 + VT 15, Caledonia, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair

Bridge Snapshot: C3053

The C3053 bridge in Caledonia, Vermont carries C3053 over HAYNESVILLE BROOK. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How C3053 compares

251
Bridges in Caledonia · 4 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
24.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Last Reconstructed
1993
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100305002303051

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether C3053 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare C3053 against other structures in Caledonia and across Vermont. Vermont bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for C3053?

C3053 in Caledonia, Vermont has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is C3053 inspected?

C3053's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C3053 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for C3053?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for C3053.

Who is responsible for maintaining C3053?

C3053 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is C3053 and does age affect safety?

C3053 was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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