US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 216 over South Peacham Brook

FairPosted for load

Caledonia County, Vermont · 5.5 MI W Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200216000903012

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 216 over South Peacham Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 216 over South Peacham Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2027. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 216
CrossesSouth Peacham Brook
Location5.5 MI W Jct. U.S.5
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.30793, -72.14507
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2017)
Projected traffic389 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$709,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 216 over South Peacham Brook built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 216 over South Peacham Brook 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 01 FAS 216 over South Peacham Brook carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 216 over South Peacham Brook?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 216 over South Peacham Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.