US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 197 over Little Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Addison County, Vermont · 0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH 36 · Structure no. 200197000901052

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 197 over Little Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 02 FAS 197 over Little Otter Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2027. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 02 FAS 197
CrossesLittle Otter Creek
Location0.2 MI to JCT W CL3 TH 36
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.18565, -73.18474
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2017)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 02 FAS 197 over Little Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 02 FAS 197 over Little Otter 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 02 FAS 197 over Little Otter Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 FAS 197 over Little Otter Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 197 over Little Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.