US Bridges

C2001 over West River

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH2 · Structure no. 101303001913031

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over West River is a steel truss - thru carrying C2001 over West River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2029. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesWest River
Location0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH2
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.99565, -72.63783
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2019)
Projected traffic1,523 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over West River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is C2001 over West River 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 2024.

How much traffic does C2001 over West River carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over West River?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over West River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.