US Bridges

C2002 over Thatcher Brook

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · 0.02 MI to JCT W VT100 · Structure no. 101218003612181

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,830
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Thatcher Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying C2002 over Thatcher Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC2002
CrossesThatcher Brook
Location0.02 MI to JCT W VT100
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.34439, -72.74693
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2019)
Projected traffic2,972 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$803,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Thatcher Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C2002 over Thatcher Brook carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Thatcher Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Thatcher Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.