US Bridges

C3045 over 1st Branch White R.

GoodPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 45 + VT110 · Structure no. 100913003309131

Built
1883
142 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3045 over 1st Branch White R. is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3045 over 1st Branch White R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 142 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. 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 69 ft (21 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC3045
Crosses1st Branch White R.
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 45 + VT110
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.88296, -72.50389
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating6 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$681,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3045 over 1st Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is C3045 over 1st Branch White 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C3045 over 1st Branch White R. carry?

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

How long is C3045 over 1st Branch White R.?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3045 over 1st Branch White R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.