US Bridges

C2003 over Coppermine Brook

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 0.85 MI to JCT W VT113 · Structure no. 100916000709161

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Coppermine Brook is a steel culvert carrying C2003 over Coppermine Brook in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesCoppermine Brook
Location0.85 MI to JCT W VT113
CountyOrange County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.91393, -72.27797
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic368 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 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 Coppermine Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is C2003 over Coppermine 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 Coppermine Brook carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Coppermine Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns C2003 over Coppermine Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.