US Bridges

Bridge Street over Black River

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · Bridge Street · Structure no. 101418004314181

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,490
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Black River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,615 by 2029. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesBlack River
LocationBridge Street
StateVermont
Coordinates43.29171, -72.47227
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2019)
Projected traffic2,615 by 2029
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 Bridge Street over Black River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Black River carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Black River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Black River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.