US Bridges

C2001 over Barton River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH48 · Structure no. 101005000610051

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Barton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2001 over Barton River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesBarton River
Location0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH48
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.8386, -72.20776
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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$735,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over Barton River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2001 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C2001 over Barton River carry?

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

How long is C2001 over Barton River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Barton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.