US Bridges

C2001 over Cox Brook

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · 0.57 MI to JCT W C3 TH50 · Structure no. 101212003612121

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Cox Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2001 over Cox Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1953, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesCox Brook
Location0.57 MI to JCT W C3 TH50
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.20443, -72.69365
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic184 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$307,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over Cox Brook built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is C2001 over Cox 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C2001 over Cox Brook carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Cox Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Cox Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.