US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 103 over South Stream

FairPosted for load

Bennington County, Vermont · 2.0 MI S Jct. VT.9 · Structure no. 200103000302022

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 103 over South Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 103 over South Stream in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 84 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2027. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 03 FAS 103
CrossesSouth Stream
Location2.0 MI S Jct. VT.9
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.85241, -73.17349
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$850,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 103 over South Stream built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 103 over South Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 03 FAS 103 over South Stream carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 103 over South Stream?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 103 over South Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.