US Bridges

C4027 over Little Notch Brook

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH43 · Structure no. 100103002001031

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C4027 over Little Notch Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C4027 over Little Notch Brook in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC4027
CrossesLittle Notch Brook
Location0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH43
StateVermont
Coordinates44.08863, -73.08852
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C4027 over Little Notch Brook built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is C4027 over Little Notch Brook 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 C4027 over Little Notch Brook carry?

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

How long is C4027 over Little Notch Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C4027 over Little Notch Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.