US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 181 over Lemon Fair River

Good

Addison County, Vermont · 1.5 MI S Jct. VT.17 · Structure no. 200181000501222

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 181 over Lemon Fair River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 181 over Lemon Fair River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 72 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2027. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 181
CrossesLemon Fair River
Location1.5 MI S Jct. VT.17
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.06345, -73.24662
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic840 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 181 over Lemon Fair River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 181 over Lemon Fair 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 01 FAS 181 over Lemon Fair River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 181 over Lemon Fair River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 181 over Lemon Fair River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.