US Bridges

C2001 over N. Br. Ottauquechee R.

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 1 + TH 35 · Structure no. 101405000414051

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over N. Br. Ottauquechee R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2001 over N. Br. Ottauquechee R. in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1990, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2029. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesN. Br. Ottauquechee R.
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 1 + TH 35
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.61644, -72.6592
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2019)
Projected traffic693 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over N. Br. Ottauquechee R. built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is C2001 over N. Br. Ottauquechee R. 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 2023.

How much traffic does C2001 over N. Br. Ottauquechee R. carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over N. Br. Ottauquechee R.?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over N. Br. Ottauquechee R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.