US Bridges

C2001 over Gihon River

Good

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.03 MI to JCT W VT15 · Structure no. 100806000508061

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Gihon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2001 over Gihon River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 87 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2029. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC2001
CrossesGihon River
Location0.03 MI to JCT W VT15
StateVermont
Coordinates44.63583, -72.67838
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 C2001 over Gihon River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is C2001 over Gihon 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 C2001 over Gihon River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Gihon River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Gihon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.