US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 120 over Utley Brook

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 4.0 MI N Jct. VT.11 · Structure no. 200120004L02052

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 120 over Utley Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 02 FAS 120 over Utley Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2027. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 02 FAS 120
CrossesUtley Brook
Location4.0 MI N Jct. VT.11
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
StateVermont
Coordinates43.26588, -72.85772
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic525 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$931,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 02 FAS 120 over Utley Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 02 FAS 120 over Utley 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 02 FAS 120 over Utley Brook carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 FAS 120 over Utley Brook?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 120 over Utley Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.