US Bridges

C2006 over Ompompanoosuc River

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W VT113 · Structure no. 100911002709111

Built
1836
189 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2006 over Ompompanoosuc River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2006 over Ompompanoosuc River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1836 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 189 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2029. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesC2006
CrossesOmpompanoosuc River
Location0.2 MI to JCT W VT113
StateVermont
Coordinates43.83208, -72.25279
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2019)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$838,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2006 over Ompompanoosuc River built?

It was built in 1836, making it 189 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is C2006 over Ompompanoosuc River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C2006 over Ompompanoosuc River carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2006 over Ompompanoosuc River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C2006 over Ompompanoosuc River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.