US Bridges

C2001 over Joes Brook

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 74 + TH 1 · Structure no. 100303000403031

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Joes Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C2001 over Joes Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 76 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC2001
CrossesJoes Brook
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 74 + TH 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.37868, -72.09221
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic315 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 C2001 over Joes Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is C2001 over Joes 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 2023.

How much traffic does C2001 over Joes Brook carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Joes Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Joes Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.