US Bridges

C2002 over Clyde River

FairPosted for load

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT W VT105 · Structure no. 101004000810041

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Clyde River is a concrete tee beam carrying C2002 over Clyde River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesClyde River
Location0.01 MI to JCT W VT105
StateVermont
Coordinates44.89691, -72.05659
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$369,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Clyde River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 over Clyde 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C2002 over Clyde River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Clyde River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Clyde River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.