US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 156 over North Fork Creek

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 2.0 MI W JCT Vt 22A · Structure no. 200156000401142

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 156 over North Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 156 over North Fork Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 79 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2027. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesTR 03 FAS 156
CrossesNorth Fork Creek
Location2.0 MI W JCT Vt 22A
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateVermont
Coordinates43.82706, -73.31778
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2017)
Projected traffic326 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$698,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 156 over North Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 156 over North Fork Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 03 FAS 156 over North Fork Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 156 over North Fork Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 156 over North Fork Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.