US Bridges

C2004 over Otter Creek

GoodPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.25 MI to JCT W C3 TH40 · Structure no. 101102001211021

Built
1838
187 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2004 over Otter Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C2004 over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1838 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 187 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2029. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesC2004
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.25 MI to JCT W C3 TH40
StateVermont
Coordinates43.78958, -73.11166
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2004 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1838, making it 187 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is C2004 over Otter 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C2004 over Otter Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2004 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C2004 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.