US Bridges

C2003 over Missisquoi River

PoorPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.3 MI to JCT Vt 105 · Structure no. 100614001006141

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Missisquoi River is a steel truss - thru carrying C2003 over Missisquoi River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2029. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesMissisquoi River
Location0.3 MI to JCT Vt 105
CountyFranklin County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.90749, -72.90431
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic473 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2003 over Missisquoi River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is C2003 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 C2003 over Missisquoi River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Missisquoi River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Missisquoi River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.