US Bridges

C2003 over Ompompanoosuc River

GoodPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · @ JCT W CL3 TH57 · Structure no. 100911000709111

Built
1867
158 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Ompompanoosuc River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over Ompompanoosuc River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1867 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 158 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2029. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC2003
CrossesOmpompanoosuc River
Location@ JCT W CL3 TH57
StateVermont
Coordinates43.78869, -72.25414
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2019)
Projected traffic557 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$892,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2003 over Ompompanoosuc River built?

It was built in 1867, making it 158 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is C2003 over Ompompanoosuc 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C2003 over Ompompanoosuc River carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Ompompanoosuc River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Ompompanoosuc River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.