US Bridges

C3012 over 1st Branch White R.

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W VT110 · Structure no. 101416002714161

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3012 over 1st Branch White R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3012 over 1st Branch White R. in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 89 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesC3012
Crosses1st Branch White R.
Location0.1 MI to JCT W VT110
StateVermont
Coordinates43.8322, -72.51379
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic368 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3012 over 1st Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is C3012 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C3012 over 1st Branch White R. carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3012 over 1st Branch White R.?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C3012 over 1st Branch White R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.