US Bridges

C2002 over Missisquoi River

Poor

Franklin County, Vermont · At JCT Vt 105 · Structure no. 100603001206031

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
209 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Missisquoi River is a steel truss - thru carrying C2002 over Missisquoi River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 96 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 4 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2029. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesMissisquoi River
LocationAt JCT Vt 105
StateVermont
Coordinates44.9198, -72.75684
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic735 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Missisquoi River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is C2002 over Missisquoi 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C2002 over Missisquoi River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Missisquoi River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Missisquoi River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.