C2001
Carrying C2001 over BLACK FALLS BROOK
0.05 MI TO JCT VT 118, Franklin, Vermont
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: C2001
The C2001 bridge in Franklin, Vermont carries C2001 over BLACK FALLS BROOK. It was built in 1890, making it 136 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 410 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 2.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How C2001 compares
Live comparison across Vermont.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1890
- Last Reconstructed
- 2000
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.8 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 410 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100610000506101
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether C2001 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare C2001 against other structures in Franklin and across Vermont. Vermont bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for C2001?
C2001 in Franklin, Vermont has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is C2001 inspected?
C2001's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 410 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C2001 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for C2001?
C2001 has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining C2001?
C2001 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is C2001 and does age affect safety?
C2001 was built in 1890, making it 136 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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