US Bridges

C3068 over First Branch White R.

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT VT110 · Structure no. 100904004609041

Built
1883
142 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3068 over First Branch White R. is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3068 over First Branch White R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1883, so it is 142 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC3068
CrossesFirst Branch White R.
Location0.1 MI JCT VT110
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.95695, -72.46331
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic42 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$562,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3068 over First Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3068 over First Branch White R. 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 C3068 over First Branch White R. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3068 over First Branch White R.?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C3068 over First Branch White R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.