US Bridges

City Blackwell over Stevens Branch

Good

Washington County, Vermont · Blackwell Street · Structure no. 206001001012012

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Blackwell over Stevens Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Blackwell over Stevens Branch in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2026. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesCity Blackwell
CrossesStevens Branch
LocationBlackwell Street
RouteCity Street BLKWL
StateVermont
Coordinates44.20346, -72.50954
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2016)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 City Blackwell over Stevens Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Blackwell over Stevens Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does City Blackwell over Stevens Branch carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is City Blackwell over Stevens Branch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns City Blackwell over Stevens Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.