US Bridges

C2002 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH24 · Structure no. 100910002809101

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. is a concrete tee beam carrying C2002 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC2002
CrossesW. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.
Location0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH24
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.84881, -72.3719
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$524,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. 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 2024.

How much traffic does C2002 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R. carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over W. Br. Ompompanoosuc R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.