C2003 over Wells River
GoodOrange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 3 + US 302 · Structure no. 100907001509071
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
C2003 over Wells River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over Wells River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 79 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2029. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C2003 over Wells River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is C2003 over Wells 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does C2003 over Wells River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is C2003 over Wells River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns C2003 over Wells River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.