US Bridges

C2002 over Broad Brook

PoorClosed to traffic

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.2 MI JCT C3 TH 41 · Structure no. 101416000214161

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Broad Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2002 over Broad Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesC2002
CrossesBroad Brook
Location0.2 MI JCT C3 TH 41
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.78393, -72.51665
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2019)
Projected traffic168 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$506,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Broad Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 over Broad Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does C2002 over Broad Brook carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Broad Brook?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Broad Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.