US Bridges

C2003 over Black River

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · @ JCT W CL3 TH26 · Structure no. 101001003210011

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C2003 over Black River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 78 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesC2003
CrossesBlack River
Location@ JCT W CL3 TH26
StateVermont
Coordinates44.72784, -72.37159
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2019)
Projected traffic179 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 C2003 over Black River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is C2003 over Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does C2003 over Black River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Black River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.