US Bridges

C3006 over 1st Branch White R.

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 6 + Vt 110 · Structure no. 100913003509131

Built
1874
151 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3006 over 1st Branch White R. is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3006 over 1st Branch White R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1874 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 151 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesC3006
Crosses1st Branch White R.
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 6 + Vt 110
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.9493, -72.45857
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$743,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3006 over 1st Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1874, making it 151 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is C3006 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 C3006 over 1st Branch White R. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3006 over 1st Branch White R.?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C3006 over 1st Branch White R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.