US Bridges

C3002 over Hancock Br. White R.

GoodPosted for load

Addison County, Vermont · 0.6 MI to JCT W VT125 · Structure no. 100108000801081

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3002 over Hancock Br. White R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3002 over Hancock Br. White R. in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 7 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3002
CrossesHancock Br. White R.
Location0.6 MI to JCT W VT125
StateVermont
Coordinates43.93702, -72.90386
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 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$223,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3002 over Hancock Br. White R. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3002 over Hancock Br. White R. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C3002 over Hancock Br. White R. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3002 over Hancock Br. White R.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3002 over Hancock Br. White R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.