US Bridges

C2002 over Ottauquechee River

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.03 MI to JCT W US 4 · Structure no. 101424004514241

Built
1836
189 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Ottauquechee River is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying C2002 over Ottauquechee River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1836 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 189 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2029. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesC2002
CrossesOttauquechee River
Location0.03 MI to JCT W US 4
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.63082, -72.46791
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating13 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on 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 C2002 over Ottauquechee River built?

It was built in 1836, making it 189 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is C2002 over Ottauquechee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C2002 over Ottauquechee River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Ottauquechee River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Ottauquechee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.