US Bridges

Vt 00062 Ramp over Vt 62 over Blackwell ST

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.2 MI S JCT US 302 · Structure no. 200026001112012

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00062 Ramp over Vt 62 over Blackwell ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00062 Ramp over Vt 62 over Blackwell ST in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,395 by 2028. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVt 00062 Ramp
CrossesVt 62 over Blackwell ST
Location0.2 MI S JCT US 302
RouteState Highway 62
StateVermont
Coordinates44.20283, -72.51112
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2018)
Projected traffic10,395 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00062 Ramp over Vt 62 over Blackwell ST built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00062 Ramp over Vt 62 over Blackwell ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00062 Ramp over Vt 62 over Blackwell ST carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00062 Ramp over Vt 62 over Blackwell ST?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00062 Ramp over Vt 62 over Blackwell ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.