US Bridges

C2002 over Wardsboro Brook

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · @ JCT W VT100 · Structure no. 101319000913191

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Wardsboro Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2002 over Wardsboro Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesC2002
CrossesWardsboro Brook
Location@ JCT W VT100
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.04068, -72.78825
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic525 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$687,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Wardsboro Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 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 C2002 over Wardsboro Brook carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Wardsboro Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Wardsboro Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.