US Bridges

C2001 over E. Br. Passumpsic River

FairPosted for load

Essex County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 1 + Vt 114 · Structure no. 100508001305081

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1928
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over E. Br. Passumpsic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2001 over E. Br. Passumpsic River in Essex County, Vermont. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2029. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC2001
CrossesE. Br. Passumpsic River
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 1 + Vt 114
StateVermont
Coordinates44.64655, -71.8917
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$648,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over E. Br. Passumpsic River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.

What condition is C2001 over E. Br. Passumpsic 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C2001 over E. Br. Passumpsic River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over E. Br. Passumpsic River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over E. Br. Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.