US Bridges

C3024 over 3rd Branch White R.

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 24 + Vt 12 · Structure no. 101404004414041

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3024 over 3rd Branch White R. is a steel truss - thru carrying C3024 over 3rd Branch White R. in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2029. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC3024
Crosses3rd Branch White R.
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 24 + Vt 12
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.85478, -72.6462
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2019)
Projected traffic143 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$658,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3024 over 3rd Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is C3024 over 3rd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C3024 over 3rd Branch White R. carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3024 over 3rd Branch White R.?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C3024 over 3rd Branch White R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.