US Bridges

C2002 over Hawkins Brook

PoorClosed to traffic

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.15 MI to JCT W C3 TH75 · Structure no. 100307001703071

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Hawkins Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2002 over Hawkins Brook in Caledonia 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesHawkins Brook
Location0.15 MI to JCT W C3 TH75
StateVermont
Coordinates44.50962, -71.9634
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic683 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$446,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Hawkins Brook built?

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

What condition is C2002 over Hawkins Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does C2002 over Hawkins Brook carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Hawkins Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Hawkins Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.