US Bridges

C2005 over New Haven River

FairPosted for load

Addison County, Vermont · 0.25 MI to JCT W US7 · Structure no. 100113003001131

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2005 over New Haven River is a concrete tee beam carrying C2005 over New Haven River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC2005
CrossesNew Haven River
Location0.25 MI to JCT W US7
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.06224, -73.171
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic210 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2005 over New Haven River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2005 over New Haven 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 C2005 over New Haven River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C2005 over New Haven River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C2005 over New Haven River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.