US Bridges

C2002 over Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 1.0 MI to JCT C2 TH 1 · Structure no. 100605005106051

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2002 over Black Creek in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2029. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesC2002
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.0 MI to JCT C2 TH 1
CountyFranklin County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.81905, -72.92216
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic231 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$718,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 over Black Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C2002 over Black Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Black Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.