US Bridges

C2003 over Winooski River

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.04 MI to JCT W US2 · Structure no. 101209002312091

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Winooski River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 106 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesWinooski River
Location0.04 MI to JCT W US2
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.29889, -72.39752
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Winooski River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is C2003 over Winooski 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C2003 over Winooski River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Winooski River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Winooski River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.