US Bridges

C2002 over Otter Creek

Poor

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.2 MI JCT US 7 · Structure no. 101125005911251

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying C2002 over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2029. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.2 MI JCT US 7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.47829, -72.9788
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2029
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$769,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 over Otter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does C2002 over Otter Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.