US Bridges

C3060 over 1st Branch White R.

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · At JCT TH 60 + Vt 110 · Structure no. 100913003209131

Built
1879
146 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3060 over 1st Branch White R. is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3060 over 1st Branch White R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1879 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 146 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC3060
Crosses1st Branch White R.
LocationAt JCT TH 60 + Vt 110
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.86489, -72.49902
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$579,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3060 over 1st Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1879, making it 146 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is C3060 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 C3060 over 1st Branch White R. carry?

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

How long is C3060 over 1st Branch White R.?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C3060 over 1st Branch White R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.