US Bridges

C2002 over White River

PoorPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT Vt 107 · Structure no. 101419003514191

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over White River is a steel truss - thru carrying C2002 over White River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 96 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2029. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesWhite River
Location0.05 MI to JCT Vt 107
StateVermont
Coordinates43.77847, -72.70046
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2019)
Projected traffic452 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over White River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is C2002 over White River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C2002 over White River carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over White River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over White River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.