US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 186 over Dead Creek

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 3.6 MI W Jct. VT.22A · Structure no. 200186001001052

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 186 over Dead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 186 over Dead Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2027. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 03 FAS 186
CrossesDead Creek
Location3.6 MI W Jct. VT.22A
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateVermont
Coordinates44.18518, -73.31101
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic1,890 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$916,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 186 over Dead Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 186 over Dead 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 03 FAS 186 over Dead Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 186 over Dead Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 186 over Dead Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.