US Bridges

C2001 over Otter Creek

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 0.7 MI to JCT W CL3 TH14 · Structure no. 100117000801171

Built
1865
160 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Otter Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C2001 over Otter Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1865 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 160 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2029. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesC2001
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.7 MI to JCT W CL3 TH14
StateVermont
Coordinates43.91808, -73.17392
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic735 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$965,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is C2001 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C2001 over Otter Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.