US Bridges

FAU VT127 over N.E.C.R.R.

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.31 MI N Manhattan Drive · Structure no. 205009000104032

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,800
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU VT127 over N.E.C.R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU VT127 over N.E.C.R.R. in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,540 by 2026. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU VT127
CrossesN.E.C.R.R.
Location0.31 MI N Manhattan Drive
RouteCity Street 127
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.49097, -73.22285
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,800 (2016)
Projected traffic15,540 by 2026
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU VT127 over N.E.C.R.R. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU VT127 over N.E.C.R.R. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU VT127 over N.E.C.R.R. carry?

About 14,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU VT127 over N.E.C.R.R.?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAU VT127 over N.E.C.R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.