US Bridges

C2002 over New England Central RR

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 0.07 MI to JCT W CL1 TH1 · Structure no. 101218003512181

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

C2002 over New England Central RR is a concrete frame carrying C2002 over New England Central RR in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesNew England Central RR
Location0.07 MI to JCT W CL1 TH1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.33849, -72.75528
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2019)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$617,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over New England Central RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 over New England Central RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C2002 over New England Central RR carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over New England Central RR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over New England Central RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.