US Bridges

C2003 over Cox Brook

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · 0.4 MI to JCT W VT12 · Structure no. 101213001012131

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Cox Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over Cox Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 125 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesCox Brook
Location0.4 MI to JCT W VT12
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.17371, -72.65559
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2003 over Cox Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 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 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Cox Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Cox Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.