US Bridges

C3027 over Waits River

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · 0.4 MI JCT TH 27 + Vt 25 · Structure no. 100901002209011

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3027 over Waits River is a steel truss - thru carrying C3027 over Waits River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2029. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC3027
CrossesWaits River
Location0.4 MI JCT TH 27 + Vt 25
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.98819, -72.13009
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$851,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3027 over Waits River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is C3027 over Waits River 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 2023.

How much traffic does C3027 over Waits River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3027 over Waits River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3027 over Waits River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.