US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 211 over Huntington River

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 7.0 MI N Jct. VT.17 · Structure no. 200211001404082

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 211 over Huntington River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 211 over Huntington River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 86 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2027. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 211
CrossesHuntington River
Location7.0 MI N Jct. VT.17
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.30239, -72.97579
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 211 over Huntington River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 211 over Huntington 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 211 over Huntington River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 211 over Huntington River?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 211 over Huntington River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.