US Bridges

C2001 over White Creek

FairPosted for load

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH4 · Structure no. 100210001302101

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over White Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2001 over White Creek in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2029. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesWhite Creek
Location0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH4
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.23664, -73.24448
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic788 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$674,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over White Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2001 over White 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C2001 over White Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over White Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over White Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.