US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 114 FH6 over Roaring Branch Brook

FairPosted for load

Bennington County, Vermont · 6.8 MI E JCT US 7 · Structure no. 200114001502152

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 114 FH6 over Roaring Branch Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 114 FH6 over Roaring Branch Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2027. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 03 FAS 114 FH6
CrossesRoaring Branch Brook
Location6.8 MI E JCT US 7
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.05139, -73.07532
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2017)
Projected traffic74 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$793,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 114 FH6 over Roaring Branch Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 114 FH6 over Roaring Branch Brook 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 114 FH6 over Roaring Branch Brook carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 114 FH6 over Roaring Branch Brook?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 114 FH6 over Roaring Branch Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.