US Bridges

C2002 over Wells Brook

FairPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT Vt 30 · Structure no. 101126000811261

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,070
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Wells Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying C2002 over Wells Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC2002
CrossesWells Brook
Location0.05 MI to JCT Vt 30
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.4164, -73.20486
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,070 (2019)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$335,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Wells Brook built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 over Wells Brook 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 C2002 over Wells Brook carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Wells Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Wells Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.