US Bridges

C3026 over White Creek

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.04 MI to JCT W CL3 TH4 · Structure no. 100210004002101

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3026 over White Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3026 over White Creek in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 94 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesC3026
CrossesWhite Creek
Location0.04 MI to JCT W CL3 TH4
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.23093, -73.2198
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 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$229,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3026 over White Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is C3026 over White Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C3026 over White Creek carry?

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

How long is C3026 over White Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3026 over White Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.