US Bridges

Park Street over Black River

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · Park Street · Structure no. 101418007914181

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,730
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Street over Black River is a concrete culvert carrying Park Street over Black River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 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 4,730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,967 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesPark Street
CrossesBlack River
LocationPark Street
StateVermont
Coordinates43.2987, -72.48258
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,730 (2019)
Projected traffic4,967 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Street over Black River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Park Street over Black River carry?

About 4,730 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Street over Black River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Park Street over Black River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.