US Bridges

C3092 over 1st Branch White R.

PoorPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · @ JCT W VT110 · Structure no. 101416002914161

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3092 over 1st Branch White R. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C3092 over 1st Branch White R. in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 106 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC3092
Crosses1st Branch White R.
Location@ JCT W VT110
StateVermont
Coordinates43.84291, -72.51176
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3092 over 1st Branch White R. built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is C3092 over 1st Branch White R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does C3092 over 1st Branch White R. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3092 over 1st Branch White R.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C3092 over 1st Branch White R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.