US Bridges

C2003 over Lamoille River

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.03 MI to JCT W VT15 · Structure no. 100810000608101

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Lamoille River is a steel truss - thru carrying C2003 over Lamoille River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2004, 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2029. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesLamoille River
Location0.03 MI to JCT W VT15
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.5463, -72.45795
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic473 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2003 over Lamoille River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is C2003 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C2003 over Lamoille River carry?

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

How long is C2003 over Lamoille River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Lamoille River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.