US Bridges

C2004 over Black River

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI to JCT W VT131 · Structure no. 101406001214061

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2004 over Black River is a steel truss - thru carrying C2004 over Black River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 120 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2029. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesC2004
CrossesBlack River
Location0.1 MI to JCT W VT131
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.38064, -72.60868
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2019)
Projected traffic756 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$682,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2004 over Black River built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is C2004 over Black River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C2004 over Black River carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C2004 over Black River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns C2004 over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.