US Bridges

C2001 over West River

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.02 MI to JCT W VT30 · Structure no. 101305003513051

Built
1872
153 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over West River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C2001 over West River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1872 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 153 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2029. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesWest River
Location0.02 MI to JCT W VT30
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.93661, -72.6128
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over West River built?

It was built in 1872, making it 153 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over West River?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over West River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.