C2001
Carrying C2001 over OTTER CREEK
0.7 MI TO JCT W CL3 TH14, Addison, Vermont
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
C2001 in Addison, Vermont sits above 1% of rated Vermont bridges on inventory load rating (0 t), while its 1865 build year is earlier than 98% of Addison's recorded-year cohort (143 bridges).
C2001 in Addison, Vermont is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1865, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 0. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure VT:100117000801171
PRE-1950 · TIMBER · MULTI-SPAN · TIED-CTRL · LOCAL-ADT · TRACE-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- PRE-1950 Pre-1950
- TIMBER Wood or timber
- MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
- TIED-CTRL Tied control
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- TRACE-LOAD Trace load
- CAT-POOR Poor
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: C2001
The C2001 bridge in Addison, Vermont carries C2001 over OTTER CREEK. It was built in 1865, making it 161 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 47.5 meters (156 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 700 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 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
How C2001 compares
Age against the county: built in 1865, earlier than 140 of Addison's 143 bridges with a recorded construction year (98%), against a county median build year of 1964. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Vermont bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (2,861 of 2,862 rated).
C2001 vs every rated Vermont bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
0 Top 99% higher than 1% of 2,861 bridges
rated Vermont bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Addison inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 143 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1865
- Last Reconstructed
- 2008
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 47.5 m (156 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.0 m (13 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100117000801171
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration recorded on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 0/9, with severe deterioration on the latest inspection.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
C2001 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 C2001 against other structures in Addison 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 C2001?
C2001 in Addison, Vermont has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is C2001 inspected?
C2001'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 700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C2001 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 C2001?
C2001 has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining C2001?
C2001 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is C2001 and does age affect safety?
C2001 was built in 1865, making it 161 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.
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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