US Bridges

C2002 over Black Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT C3 TH 45 · Structure no. 100614001106141

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
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 1933 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 92 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2029. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.1 MI to JCT C3 TH 45
StateVermont
Coordinates44.88157, -72.94289
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic735 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2002 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

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 July 2024.

How much traffic does C2002 over Black Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Black Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.