US Bridges

C2001 over Missisquoi River

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.4 MI to JCT C3 TH43 · Structure no. 100614000906141

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
256 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Missisquoi River is a steel truss - thru carrying C2001 over Missisquoi River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2029. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC2001
CrossesMissisquoi River
Location0.4 MI to JCT C3 TH43
StateVermont
Coordinates44.90994, -72.97276
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span249 ft (75.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2019)
Projected traffic620 by 2029
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over Missisquoi River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is C2001 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 C2001 over Missisquoi River carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Missisquoi River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 249 ft (75.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Missisquoi River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.