US Bridges

C2003 over Cox Brook

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT W C3 TH88 · Structure no. 101213000912131

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Cox Brook is a concrete slab carrying C2003 over Cox Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC2003
CrossesCox Brook
Location0.05 MI to JCT W C3 TH88
StateVermont
Coordinates44.17586, -72.6611
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic788 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Cox Brook built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is C2003 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 C2003 over Cox Brook carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Cox Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Cox Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.