US Bridges

C2001 over Thatcher Brook

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · 0.5 MI to JCT W CL2 TH3 · Structure no. 101218000212181

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,060
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Thatcher Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2001 over Thatcher Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 81 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesC2001
CrossesThatcher Brook
Location0.5 MI to JCT W CL2 TH3
StateVermont
Coordinates44.36892, -72.71765
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2019)
Projected traffic1,113 by 2029
Trucks32%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over Thatcher Brook built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is C2001 over Thatcher Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does C2001 over Thatcher Brook carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Thatcher Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Thatcher Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.