US Bridges

C2003 over Fairfield River

Good

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT C2 TH 1 · Structure no. 100605001206051

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Fairfield River is a concrete culvert carrying C2003 over Fairfield River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesC2003
CrossesFairfield River
Location0.2 MI to JCT C2 TH 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.76476, -72.96239
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 C2003 over Fairfield River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2003 over Fairfield 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C2003 over Fairfield River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Fairfield River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns C2003 over Fairfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.