US Bridges

C2009 over Williams River

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · @ JCT of CL2 TH9 & TH6 · Structure no. 101407006314071

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2009 over Williams River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2009 over Williams River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 106 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC2009
CrossesWilliams River
Location@ JCT of CL2 TH9 & TH6
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.27151, -72.58794
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic263 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$302,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2009 over Williams River built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is C2009 over Williams 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 C2009 over Williams River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2009 over Williams River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C2009 over Williams River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.