US Bridges

C2001 over Mad River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · 0.08 MI to JCT W VT100 · Structure no. 101216000412161

Built
1833
192 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Mad River is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying C2001 over Mad River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1833 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 192 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2029. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC2001
CrossesMad River
Location0.08 MI to JCT W VT100
StateVermont
Coordinates44.18937, -72.8235
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$806,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over Mad River built?

It was built in 1833, making it 192 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is C2001 over Mad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C2001 over Mad River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Mad River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Mad River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.