US Bridges

C2005 over Barton River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.03 MI to JCT W CL1 TH2 · Structure no. 101002005510021

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2005 over Barton River is a masonry slab carrying C2005 over Barton River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC2005
CrossesBarton River
Location0.03 MI to JCT W CL1 TH2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.74844, -72.18162
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2005 over Barton River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is C2005 over Barton 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C2005 over Barton River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2005 over Barton River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C2005 over Barton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.