US Bridges

C2002 over Vermont Railway

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 2 & TH 1 · Structure no. 100215000302151

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Vermont Railway is a steel arch - deck carrying C2002 over Vermont Railway in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesVermont Railway
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 2 & TH 1
StateVermont
Coordinates43.1087, -73.1195
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2019)
Projected traffic851 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Vermont Railway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 over Vermont Railway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C2002 over Vermont Railway carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Vermont Railway?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Vermont Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.