US Bridges

C2002 over Lee River

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.15 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 100409001804091

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Lee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2002 over Lee River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 84 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesLee River
Location0.15 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.48131, -72.96297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2019)
Projected traffic441 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 C2002 over Lee River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is C2002 over Lee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does C2002 over Lee River carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Lee River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Lee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.