US Bridges

C2001 over Thatcher Brook

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.3 MI to JCT W VT100 · Structure no. 101218000312181

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 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 concrete tee beam carrying C2001 over Thatcher Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesThatcher Brook
Location0.3 MI to JCT W VT100
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.3554, -72.72971
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2019)
Projected traffic1,113 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$490,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over Thatcher Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2001 over Thatcher 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C2001 over Thatcher Brook carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Thatcher Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Thatcher Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.