US Bridges

C2001 over Wardsboro Brook

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.15 MI to JCT W C3 TH12 · Structure no. 101312000813121

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Wardsboro Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying C2001 over Wardsboro Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesWardsboro Brook
Location0.15 MI to JCT W C3 TH12
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.99627, -72.68127
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2019)
Projected traffic567 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over Wardsboro Brook built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2001 over Wardsboro 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 2024.

How much traffic does C2001 over Wardsboro Brook carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Wardsboro Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Wardsboro Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.