US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 209 over Lee River

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 2.1 MI S Jct. VT.15 · Structure no. 200209001904092

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 209 over Lee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 02 FAS 209 over Lee River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 84 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2027. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 02 FAS 209
CrossesLee River
Location2.1 MI S Jct. VT.15
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.48102, -72.96979
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$859,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 02 FAS 209 over Lee River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is TR 02 FAS 209 over Lee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 02 FAS 209 over Lee River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 FAS 209 over Lee River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 209 over Lee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.