US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 209 over Winooski River

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.3 MI S Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 200209003104112

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
238 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 209 over Winooski River is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 01 FAS 209 over Winooski River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,775 by 2027. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 209
CrossesWinooski River
Location0.3 MI S Jct. U.S.2
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.40111, -72.99691
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2017)
Projected traffic5,775 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 209 over Winooski River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 209 over Winooski 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 01 FAS 209 over Winooski River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 209 over Winooski River?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 209 over Winooski River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.