US Bridges

C2003 over Willoughby River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.2 MI JCT TH 3 + Vt 58 · Structure no. 101002006110021

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Willoughby River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over Willoughby River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2029. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC2003
CrossesWilloughby River
Location0.2 MI JCT TH 3 + Vt 58
StateVermont
Coordinates44.81189, -72.19402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2019)
Projected traffic777 by 2029
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Willoughby River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2003 over Willoughby 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C2003 over Willoughby River carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Willoughby River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Willoughby River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.