US Bridges

C2001 over Black Falls Brook

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.05 MI to JCT Vt 118 · Structure no. 100610000506101

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over Black Falls Brook is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C2001 over Black Falls Brook in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 135 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 431 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesBlack Falls Brook
Location0.05 MI to JCT Vt 118
CountyFranklin County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.90326, -72.63973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2019)
Projected traffic431 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$552,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over Black Falls Brook built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is C2001 over Black Falls Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C2001 over Black Falls Brook carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over Black Falls Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over Black Falls Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.