US Bridges

C2003 over North Brittain Brook

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 1.9 MI N VT4A · Structure no. 101103000511031

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over North Brittain Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over North Brittain Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2029. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesNorth Brittain Brook
Location1.9 MI N VT4A
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.63847, -73.15143
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic473 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$643,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2003 over North Brittain Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2003 over North Brittain Brook 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 North Brittain Brook carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over North Brittain Brook?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over North Brittain Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.