US Bridges

C2002 over Mill Brook

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.25 MI to JCT W C3 TH36 · Structure no. 100216000502161

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Mill Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying C2002 over Mill Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC2002
CrossesMill Brook
Location0.25 MI to JCT W C3 TH36
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.17085, -72.89083
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2019)
Projected traffic242 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$492,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 over Mill Brook 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 Mill Brook carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Mill Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.