FAU VT127 over Winooski River
FairChittenden County, Vermont · 3.43 MI N Manhattan Drive · Structure no. 205009000504032
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 680 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,800
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU VT127 over Winooski River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU VT127 over Winooski River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,540 by 2026. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU VT127 over Winooski River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU VT127 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FAU VT127 over Winooski River carry?
About 14,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAU VT127 over Winooski River?
The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns FAU VT127 over Winooski River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.