US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 211 over Huntington River

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 4.6 MI S Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 200211009R04112

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 211 over Huntington River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 211 over Huntington River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 79 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.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2027. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 211
CrossesHuntington River
Location4.6 MI S Jct. U.S.2
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.35848, -72.99306
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.5 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 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

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 2,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 211 over Huntington River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 211 over Huntington River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.