US Bridges

C2002 over Mettawee River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.15 MI to JCT W VT30 · Structure no. 101114002511141

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,077
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Mettawee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2002 over Mettawee River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 92 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 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 1,077 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,131 by 2029. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesMettawee River
Location0.15 MI to JCT W VT30
StateVermont
Coordinates43.39326, -73.22449
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,077 (2019)
Projected traffic1,131 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C2002 over Mettawee River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is C2002 over Mettawee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C2002 over Mettawee River carry?

About 1,077 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Mettawee River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Mettawee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.