US Bridges

C2010 over Middlebury River

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT W C3 TH19 · Structure no. 100111001101111

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2010 over Middlebury River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2010 over Middlebury River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2029. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC2010
CrossesMiddlebury River
Location0.05 MI to JCT W C3 TH19
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.96342, -73.1382
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C2010 over Middlebury River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2010 over Middlebury River 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 C2010 over Middlebury River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2010 over Middlebury River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C2010 over Middlebury River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.