US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 215 over Sleepers River

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 1.5 MI N JCT US2 East · Structure no. 200215000603032

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 215 over Sleepers River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 02 FAS 215 over Sleepers River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2027. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 02 FAS 215
CrossesSleepers River
Location1.5 MI N JCT US2 East
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.44919, -72.06396
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2017)
Projected traffic546 by 2027
Trucks6%
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 02 FAS 215 over Sleepers River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 02 FAS 215 over Sleepers 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 02 FAS 215 over Sleepers River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 FAS 215 over Sleepers River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 215 over Sleepers River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.