US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 114 FH6 over Roaring Branch Brook

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 7.4 MI E JCT US 7 · Structure no. 200114001702152

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 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 1935 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 90 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2027. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 03 FAS 114 FH6
CrossesRoaring Branch Brook
Location7.4 MI E JCT US 7
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.05741, -73.06942
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2017)
Projected traffic74 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

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 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.