US Bridges

C2001 FH4 over Otter Creek

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W US7 · Structure no. 101113000211131

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 FH4 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2001 FH4 over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2026. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesC2001 FH4
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.2 MI to JCT W US7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.34907, -72.98686
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic210 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 C2001 FH4 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2001 FH4 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C2001 FH4 over Otter Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C2001 FH4 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 FH4 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.