US Bridges

C2002 over Lamoille River

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.3 MI to JCT W VT15 · Structure no. 100806000608061

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Lamoille River is a steel truss - thru carrying C2002 over Lamoille River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2029. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesC2002
CrossesLamoille River
Location0.3 MI to JCT W VT15
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.63238, -72.68492
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Lamoille River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is C2002 over Lamoille 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C2002 over Lamoille River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Lamoille River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Lamoille River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.