US Bridges

C2001 over Lords Creek

GoodPosted for load

Orleans County, Vermont · 1.1 MI to JCT W CL2 TH4 · Structure no. 101011000510111

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Lords Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2001 over Lords Creek in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesLords Creek
Location1.1 MI to JCT W CL2 TH4
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.78424, -72.28451
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2019)
Projected traffic410 by 2029
Trucks3%
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$644,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over Lords Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2001 over Lords Creek 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 C2001 over Lords Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Lords Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Lords Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.