US Bridges

C3046 over 3rd Branch White R.

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 46 + VT12A · Structure no. 100902001109021

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3046 over 3rd Branch White R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3046 over 3rd Branch White R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2029. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesC3046
Crosses3rd Branch White R.
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 46 + VT12A
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.94148, -72.70948
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2019)
Projected traffic305 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3046 over 3rd Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3046 over 3rd Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C3046 over 3rd Branch White R. carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3046 over 3rd Branch White R.?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C3046 over 3rd Branch White R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.