US Bridges

C2002 over Otter Creek

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 0.04 MI to JCT W CL3 TH9 · Structure no. 100122000601221

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2002 over Otter Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2029. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.04 MI to JCT W CL3 TH9
StateVermont
Coordinates44.06633, -73.21698
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic525 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 C2002 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 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 C2002 over Otter Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.