US Bridges

C2001 over Shepard Brook

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · 1.0 MI to JCT W CL3 TH9 · Structure no. 101208000612081

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Shepard Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying C2001 over Shepard Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC2001
CrossesShepard Brook
Location1.0 MI to JCT W CL3 TH9
StateVermont
Coordinates44.23149, -72.79939
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic525 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$366,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over Shepard Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2001 over Shepard Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C2001 over Shepard Brook carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Shepard Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Shepard Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.