US Bridges

C2001 over Branch Brook

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT W C3 TH28 · Structure no. 101308001513081

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Branch Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2001 over Branch Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesBranch Brook
Location0.01 MI to JCT W C3 TH28
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.77374, -72.76727
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$753,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over Branch Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2001 over Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C2001 over Branch Brook carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Branch Brook?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Branch Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.