US Bridges

C2003 over Otter Creek

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 101105001211051

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,049 by 2029. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.1 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.52309, -72.97302
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2019)
Projected traffic1,049 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 Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2003 over Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.