US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 188 over New Haven River

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 4.6 MI E JCT Vt 116 · Structure no. 200188001701102

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 188 over New Haven River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 01 FAS 188 over New Haven River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 96 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2027. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 188
CrossesNew Haven River
Location4.6 MI E JCT Vt 116
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.09518, -72.98267
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$672,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 188 over New Haven River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 188 over New Haven River 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 01 FAS 188 over New Haven River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 188 over New Haven River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 188 over New Haven River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.