FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C3049

Carrying C3049 over BLACK CREEK

0.05 MI TO JCT VT 36, Franklin, Vermont

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: C3049

The C3049 bridge in Franklin, Vermont carries C3049 over BLACK CREEK. It was built in 1865, making it 161 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 130 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 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.4 metric tons.

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

How C3049 compares

▼ 31.3
Load rating vs Vermont average (36.7 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Vermont bridges
155
Bridges in Franklin
C3049 5.4 t
Vermont average 36.7 t

Live comparison across Vermont.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
27.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
9.3
Serviceability /30
3.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
5.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1865
Last Reconstructed
2009
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
4.0 m (13 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100605005006051

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether C3049 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 C3049 against other structures in Franklin 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 C3049?

C3049 in Franklin, Vermont has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is C3049 inspected?

C3049'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 130 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C3049 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for C3049?

C3049 has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining C3049?

C3049 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is C3049 and does age affect safety?

C3049 was built in 1865, making it 161 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.

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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