US Bridges

C2003 over Poultney River

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 2.16 MI to JCT W CL2 TH2 · Structure no. 101127001011271

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Poultney River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over Poultney River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesC2003
CrossesPoultney River
Location2.16 MI to JCT W CL2 TH2
StateVermont
Coordinates43.62359, -73.35209
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 C2003 over Poultney River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2003 over Poultney River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C2003 over Poultney River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Poultney River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Poultney River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.