US Bridges

C2003 over Mill River

Fair

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT W CL3 TH9 · Structure no. 100608000806081

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over Mill River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2029. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesMill River
Location0.01 MI to JCT W CL3 TH9
CountyFranklin County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.77984, -73.14404
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$904,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2003 over Mill River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2003 over Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C2003 over Mill River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Mill River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Mill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.