US Bridges

C3002 over 1st Branch White R.

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · 0.05 MI W. JCT Vt 110 · Structure no. 100913000509131

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3002 over 1st Branch White R. is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3002 over 1st Branch White R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2029. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC3002
Crosses1st Branch White R.
Location0.05 MI W. JCT Vt 110
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.89173, -72.49152
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic158 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$667,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3002 over 1st Branch White R. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3002 over 1st 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C3002 over 1st Branch White R. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3002 over 1st Branch White R.?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3002 over 1st Branch White R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.