US Bridges

C2002 over Green River

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.1MI N JCT TH18 & TH2 · Structure no. 100211001002111

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Green River is a concrete tee beam carrying C2002 over Green River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesGreen River
Location0.1MI N JCT TH18 & TH2
StateVermont
Coordinates43.14938, -73.19762
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$325,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Green River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 over Green 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C2002 over Green River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Green River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.