US Bridges

C2002 over Moose River

FairPosted for load

Essex County, Vermont · 0.05 MI JCT TH 2 + TH 1 · Structure no. 100517000405171

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Moose River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2002 over Moose River in Essex County, Vermont. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesMoose River
Location0.05 MI JCT TH 2 + TH 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.57451, -71.78427
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$444,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Moose River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is C2002 over Moose 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 C2002 over Moose River carry?

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

How long is C2002 over Moose River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Moose River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.