US Bridges

C2003 over East Putney Brook

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 0.4 MI to JCT W CL3 TH50 · Structure no. 101313002713131

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over East Putney Brook is a steel culvert carrying C2003 over East Putney Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesC2003
CrossesEast Putney Brook
Location0.4 MI to JCT W CL3 TH50
StateVermont
Coordinates42.98573, -72.46874
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic263 by 2029
Trucks2%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2003 over East Putney Brook built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2003 over East Putney 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 C2003 over East Putney Brook carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over East Putney Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns C2003 over East Putney Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.