US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 131 over Indian River

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 6.5 MI W Jct. VT.30 · Structure no. 200131001202102

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 131 over Indian River is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 01 FAS 131 over Indian River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 101 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 131
CrossesIndian River
Location6.5 MI W Jct. VT.30
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates43.31053, -73.24299
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2017)
Projected traffic473 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$287,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 131 over Indian River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 131 over Indian 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 131 over Indian River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 131 over Indian River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 131 over Indian River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.