US Bridges

C2005 over Wells River

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.2 MI JCT TH 5 + US 302 · Structure no. 100310000403101

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2005 over Wells River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C2005 over Wells River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2029. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC2005
CrossesWells River
Location0.2 MI JCT TH 5 + US 302
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.18508, -72.12012
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2019)
Projected traffic284 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2005 over Wells River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2005 over Wells 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C2005 over Wells River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2005 over Wells River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C2005 over Wells River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.