US Bridges

C2005 over 3rd Branch White R.

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.3 MI JCT Vt 107 on TH 5 · Structure no. 101404004514041

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2005 over 3rd Branch White R. is a steel truss - thru carrying C2005 over 3rd Branch White R. in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 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 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC2005
Crosses3rd Branch White R.
Location0.3 MI JCT Vt 107 on TH 5
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.82753, -72.63557
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$556,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2005 over 3rd Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2005 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 C2005 over 3rd Branch White R. carry?

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

How long is C2005 over 3rd Branch White R.?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C2005 over 3rd Branch White R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.