US Bridges

C2003 over Clarendon River

FairPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.3 MI to JCT W VT133 · Structure no. 101105001011051

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Clarendon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over Clarendon River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2029. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesClarendon River
Location0.3 MI to JCT W VT133
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.55804, -73.02834
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic945 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 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 C2003 over Clarendon River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2003 over Clarendon 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 C2003 over Clarendon River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Clarendon River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Clarendon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.