US Bridges

I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Farrell

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 1.1 MI W JCT.I89 Exit 13 · Structure no. 200189002E04142

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Farrell is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Farrell in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 36,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,640 by 2028. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 00189 Spur
CrossesI 189 over Farrell
Location1.1 MI W JCT.I89 Exit 13
RouteInterstate 189
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.44823, -73.20412
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,800 (2018)
Projected traffic38,640 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Farrell built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Farrell 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 I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Farrell carry?

About 36,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Farrell?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I 00189 Spur over I 189 over Farrell?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.