C2009 over Laplatte River
PoorPosted for loadChittenden County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH14 · Structure no. 100404003104041
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
C2009 over Laplatte River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying C2009 over Laplatte River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 86 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C2009 over Laplatte River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is C2009 over Laplatte River 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 C2009 over Laplatte River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is C2009 over Laplatte River?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns C2009 over Laplatte River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.