US Bridges

C3057 over Waits River

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 57 + Vt 25 · Structure no. 100912003809121

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3057 over Waits River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C3057 over Waits River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 106 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesC3057
CrossesWaits River
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 57 + Vt 25
StateVermont
Coordinates44.08906, -72.28367
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic210 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$252,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3057 over Waits River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is C3057 over Waits River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does C3057 over Waits River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3057 over Waits River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3057 over Waits River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.