C2009
Carrying C2009 over LAPLATTE RIVER
0.2 MI TO JCT W CL3 TH14, Chittenden, Vermont
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: C2009
The C2009 bridge in Chittenden, Vermont carries C2009 over LAPLATTE RIVER. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 26.8 meters (88 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How C2009 compares
Live comparison across Vermont.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1939
- Last Reconstructed
- 1960
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 26.8 m (88 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100404003104041
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
C2009 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare C2009 against other structures in Chittenden and across Vermont. Vermont bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for C2009?
C2009 in Chittenden, Vermont has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is C2009 inspected?
C2009's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C2009 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for C2009?
C2009 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining C2009?
C2009 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is C2009 and does age affect safety?
C2009 was built in 1939, making it 87 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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