US Bridges

C2001 over Smith Brook

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.5 MI to JCT W VT30 · Structure no. 101312001113121

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Smith Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2001 over Smith Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2029. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesSmith Brook
Location0.5 MI to JCT W VT30
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.99141, -72.65986
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2019)
Projected traffic599 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$924,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over Smith Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2001 over Smith 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 Smith Brook carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Smith Brook?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Smith Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.