US Bridges

C2005 over Sunny Brook

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT W VT12 · Structure no. 101213006012131

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2005 over Sunny Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2005 over Sunny Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC2005
CrossesSunny Brook
Location0.05 MI to JCT W VT12
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.11952, -72.65777
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$494,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2005 over Sunny Brook built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is C2005 over Sunny 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 C2005 over Sunny Brook carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2005 over Sunny Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C2005 over Sunny Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.