US Bridges

C2002 over Black River

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.01 MI to JCT W VT100 · Structure no. 101412003914121

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2002 over Black River is a concrete tee beam carrying C2002 over Black River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC2002
CrossesBlack River
Location0.01 MI to JCT W VT100
StateVermont
Coordinates43.46513, -72.70338
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2019)
Projected traffic462 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 C2002 over Black River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2002 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 C2002 over Black River carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2002 over Black River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns C2002 over Black River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.