US Bridges

C2003 over Dog River

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.02 MI to JCT W VT12 · Structure no. 101213001512131

Built
1872
153 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Dog River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over Dog River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1872 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 153 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2029. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesDog River
Location0.02 MI to JCT W VT12
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.17244, -72.65151
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$814,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2003 over Dog River built?

It was built in 1872, making it 153 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is C2003 over Dog 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C2003 over Dog River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Dog River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Dog River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.