US Bridges

C2003 over Abbott Brook

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 0.8 MI to JCT W CL3 TH28 · Structure no. 100910005909101

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Abbott Brook is a concrete slab carrying C2003 over Abbott Brook in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1976, 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesC2003
CrossesAbbott Brook
Location0.8 MI to JCT W CL3 TH28
StateVermont
Coordinates43.84859, -72.31693
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic210 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Abbott Brook built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is C2003 over Abbott Brook 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 C2003 over Abbott Brook carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Abbott Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Abbott Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.