US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 261 over Calendar Brook

FairPosted for load

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.8 MI W Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200261001403022

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 261 over Calendar Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 261 over Calendar Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 977 by 2027. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 03 FAS 261
CrossesCalendar Brook
Location0.8 MI W Jct. U.S.5
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.59105, -71.98335
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadPedestrian
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2017)
Projected traffic977 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$755,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 261 over Calendar Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 261 over Calendar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 03 FAS 261 over Calendar Brook carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 261 over Calendar Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 261 over Calendar Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.