US Bridges

C2002 over Great Brook

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 3.4 MI S of TH1 · Structure no. 101214002512141

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Great Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying C2002 over Great Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC2002
CrossesGreat Brook
Location3.4 MI S of TH1
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.23051, -72.40601
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2019)
Projected traffic284 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$249,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Great Brook built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 over Great 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 2023.

How much traffic does C2002 over Great Brook carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Great Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Great Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.