US Bridges

C2003 over Cram Brook

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 0.95 MI JCT TH1 and TH3 · Structure no. 100904003009041

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
424
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Cram Brook is a concrete slab carrying C2003 over Cram Brook in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 424 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesC2003
CrossesCram Brook
Location0.95 MI JCT TH1 and TH3
StateVermont
Coordinates43.98424, -72.48337
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic424 (2019)
Projected traffic446 by 2029
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 C2003 over Cram Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2003 over Cram Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C2003 over Cram Brook carry?

About 424 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Cram Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Cram Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.