US Bridges

TH 5/FAS 1021 over FAS 1021 over Vt 279

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.5 MI E Jct. US 7 · Structure no. 200110011D02022

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH 5/FAS 1021 over FAS 1021 over Vt 279 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TH 5/FAS 1021 over FAS 1021 over Vt 279 in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2027. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTH 5/FAS 1021
CrossesFAS 1021 over Vt 279
Location0.5 MI E Jct. US 7
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateVermont
Coordinates42.90168, -73.19109
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TH 5/FAS 1021 over FAS 1021 over Vt 279 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is TH 5/FAS 1021 over FAS 1021 over Vt 279 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does TH 5/FAS 1021 over FAS 1021 over Vt 279 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TH 5/FAS 1021 over FAS 1021 over Vt 279?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TH 5/FAS 1021 over FAS 1021 over Vt 279?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.