US Bridges

C3093 over 1st Branch White R.

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · @ JCT W VT110 · Structure no. 101416002814161

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3093 over 1st Branch White R. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C3093 over 1st Branch White R. in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2029. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3093
Crosses1st Branch White R.
Location@ JCT W VT110
StateVermont
Coordinates43.84849, -72.51117
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$652,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3093 over 1st Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3093 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 C3093 over 1st Branch White R. carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3093 over 1st Branch White R.?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3093 over 1st Branch White R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.