US Bridges

C2003 over Barton River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.02 MI W of JCT VT16 · Structure no. 101008000610081

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Barton River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C2003 over Barton River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesC2003
CrossesBarton River
Location0.02 MI W of JCT VT16
StateVermont
Coordinates44.70705, -72.18737
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2019)
Projected traffic326 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Barton River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2003 over Barton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C2003 over Barton River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Barton River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Barton River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.