US Bridges

C2003 over N Br Deerfield River

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 0.1 MI E JCT Vt 100 · Structure no. 101322001613221

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,148
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over N Br Deerfield River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over N Br Deerfield River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1980, 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.

It carries about 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2029. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC2003
CrossesN Br Deerfield River
Location0.1 MI E JCT Vt 100
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.90556, -72.84971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2019)
Projected traffic1,206 by 2029
Trucks3%
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$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2003 over N Br Deerfield River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is C2003 over N Br Deerfield River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C2003 over N Br Deerfield River carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over N Br Deerfield River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over N Br Deerfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.