US Bridges

C2003 over Black River

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · @ JCT W VT100 · Structure no. 101410000214101

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,056
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2003 over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2003 over Black River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,056 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,109 by 2029. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC2003
CrossesBlack River
Location@ JCT W VT100
StateVermont
Coordinates43.40611, -72.70761
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,056 (2019)
Projected traffic1,109 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C2003 over Black River carry?

About 1,056 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C2003 over Black River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns C2003 over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.