US Bridges

C2001 over Ottauquechee River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.3 MI to JCT W US4 · Structure no. 101121000811211

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Ottauquechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2001 over Ottauquechee River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 86 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesOttauquechee River
Location0.3 MI to JCT W US4
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.66242, -72.77303
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic231 by 2029
Trucks2%
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 C2001 over Ottauquechee River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is C2001 over Ottauquechee 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 2023.

How much traffic does C2001 over Ottauquechee River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Ottauquechee River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Ottauquechee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.