US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 175 over Sucker Brook

FairPosted for load

Addison County, Vermont · 3.7 MI E Jct. U.S.7 · Structure no. 200175000601172

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 175 over Sucker Brook is a concrete slab carrying TR 03 FAS 175 over Sucker Brook in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2027. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 03 FAS 175
CrossesSucker Brook
Location3.7 MI E Jct. U.S.7
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.90463, -73.06557
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$322,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 175 over Sucker Brook built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 175 over Sucker Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 03 FAS 175 over Sucker Brook carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 175 over Sucker Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 175 over Sucker Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.