US Bridges

C2003 over Echo Lake Outlet

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.3 MI to JCT W CL3 TH33 · Structure no. 101004002310041

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Echo Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C2003 over Echo Lake Outlet in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesEcho Lake Outlet
Location0.3 MI to JCT W CL3 TH33
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.85097, -71.99057
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2019)
Projected traffic147 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Echo Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2003 over Echo Lake Outlet 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 C2003 over Echo Lake Outlet carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Echo Lake Outlet?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Echo Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.