US Bridges

C2002 over Brook

FairPosted for load

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.85 MI to JCT W VT15 · Structure no. 100315000703151

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2002 over Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC2002
CrossesBrook
Location0.85 MI to JCT W VT15
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.46106, -72.22144
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic168 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$607,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Brook built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 over 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 C2002 over Brook carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.