US Bridges

TR 05 FAS 212 over Hollow Brook

PoorPosted for load

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.5 MI E VT.116 · Structure no. 200212000904072

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 05 FAS 212 over Hollow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 05 FAS 212 over Hollow Brook in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 85 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2027. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesTR 05 FAS 212
CrossesHollow Brook
Location0.5 MI E VT.116
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.29234, -73.06088
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2017)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$471,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 05 FAS 212 over Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is TR 05 FAS 212 over Hollow Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 05 FAS 212 over Hollow Brook carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 05 FAS 212 over Hollow Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 05 FAS 212 over Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.