US Bridges

C3025 over 1st Branch White R.

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 25 + VT110 · Structure no. 100913003109131

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3025 over 1st Branch White R. is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying C3025 over 1st Branch White R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 136 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC3025
Crosses1st Branch White R.
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 25 + VT110
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.91462, -72.47683
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic32 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$379,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3025 over 1st Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is C3025 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 C3025 over 1st Branch White R. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3025 over 1st Branch White R.?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C3025 over 1st Branch White R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.