US Bridges

C2005 over Little Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Addison County, Vermont · 0.32 MI to JCT W US7 · Structure no. 100105001101051

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2005 over Little Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2005 over Little Otter Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2029. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC2005
CrossesLittle Otter Creek
Location0.32 MI to JCT W US7
StateVermont
Coordinates44.20441, -73.25195
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2005 over Little Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2005 over Little Otter Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C2005 over Little Otter Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2005 over Little Otter Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C2005 over Little Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.