US Bridges

C2003 over W. Br. Deerfield River

GoodPosted for load

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.03 MI to JCT W CL1 TH1 · Structure no. 100209003102091

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over W. Br. Deerfield River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over W. Br. Deerfield River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 77 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2029. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesW. Br. Deerfield River
Location0.03 MI to JCT W CL1 TH1
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.77326, -72.9515
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2019)
Projected traffic326 by 2029
Trucks9%
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 C2003 over W. Br. Deerfield River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is C2003 over W. Br. Deerfield River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does C2003 over W. Br. Deerfield River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over W. Br. Deerfield River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over W. Br. Deerfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.