US Bridges

C3050 over So. Branch Waits R.

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 50 + TH 2 · Structure no. 100905003409051

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3050 over So. Branch Waits R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3050 over So. Branch Waits R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC3050
CrossesSo. Branch Waits R.
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 50 + TH 2
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.00671, -72.24329
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic53 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 C3050 over So. Branch Waits R. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3050 over So. Branch Waits 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 C3050 over So. Branch Waits R. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3050 over So. Branch Waits R.?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C3050 over So. Branch Waits R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.