US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 198 over Lewis Creek

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 0.8 MI E Jct. U.S.7 · Structure no. 200198001201052

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 198 over Lewis Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying TR 01 FAS 198 over Lewis Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 67 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2027. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 198
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.8 MI E Jct. U.S.7
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.25945, -73.21329
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2017)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$749,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 198 over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 198 over Lewis 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 01 FAS 198 over Lewis Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 198 over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 198 over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.