US Bridges

TR 06 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.1 MI JCT TH 6 & TH 4 · Structure no. 200171001002062

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 06 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 06 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 6 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2027. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 06 FAS 171
CrossesBatten Kill River
Location0.1 MI JCT TH 6 & TH 4
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateVermont
Coordinates43.13228, -73.08007
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2017)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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

About 960 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 06 FAS 171 over Batten Kill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.