US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 121 over Green River

FairPosted for load

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.2 MI S JCT TH1 & TH2 · Structure no. 200121000902112

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 121 over Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 121 over Green River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2027. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 121
CrossesGreen River
Location0.2 MI S JCT TH1 & TH2
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.14524, -73.20181
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2017)
Projected traffic735 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$247,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 121 over Green River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 121 over Green River 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 01 FAS 121 over Green River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 121 over Green River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 121 over Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.