US Bridges

C2004 over Missisquoi River

Good

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.02 MI to JCT W VT78 · Structure no. 100609002506091

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2004 over Missisquoi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2004 over Missisquoi River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2029. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC2004
CrossesMissisquoi River
Location0.02 MI to JCT W VT78
CountyFranklin County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.92737, -72.98745
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2004 over Missisquoi River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2004 over Missisquoi 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C2004 over Missisquoi River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2004 over Missisquoi River?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C2004 over Missisquoi River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.