US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 1.2 MI E JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 200171000402152

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2027. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 171
CrossesBatten Kill River
Location1.2 MI E JCT TH 2
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates43.11503, -73.09582
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2017)
Projected traffic872 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 01 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.