US Bridges

TR 06 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.02 MI to JCT W VT11 · Structure no. 200171000902062

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
830
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 06 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 06 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 70 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 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 06 FAS 171
CrossesBatten Kill River
Location0.02 MI to JCT W VT11
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateVermont
Coordinates43.17264, -73.04873
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 06 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is TR 06 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 06 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River carry?

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

How long is TR 06 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns TR 06 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.