US Bridges

C2003 over Pine Brook

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · 0.15 MI to JCT W C3 TH15 · Structure no. 101216002012161

Built
1872
153 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Pine Brook is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C2003 over Pine Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1872 and reconstructed in 1977, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesPine Brook
Location0.15 MI to JCT W C3 TH15
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.20567, -72.79206
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic263 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$491,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2003 over Pine Brook built?

It was built in 1872, making it 153 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is C2003 over Pine 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C2003 over Pine Brook carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Pine Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Pine Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.