TR 02 FAS 171 over Roaring Branch
FairPosted for loadBennington County, Vermont · 0.4 MI S. JCT TH2 & TH11 · Structure no. 200171000602152
- Built
- 1870
- 155 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 02 FAS 171 over Roaring Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 02 FAS 171 over Roaring Branch in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 155 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2027. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 02 FAS 171 over Roaring Branch built?
It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is TR 02 FAS 171 over Roaring Branch 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 171 over Roaring Branch carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 02 FAS 171 over Roaring Branch?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns TR 02 FAS 171 over Roaring Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.