US Bridges

TR 02 Falls Road over Laplatte River

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 1.2 MI E Jct. U.S.7 · Structure no. 205712000604132

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 Falls Road over Laplatte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 02 Falls Road over Laplatte River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2026. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 02 Falls Road
CrossesLaplatte River
Location1.2 MI E Jct. U.S.7
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.3705, -73.21586
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2016)
Projected traffic5,670 by 2026
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 02 Falls Road over Laplatte River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 02 Falls Road over Laplatte 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 TR 02 Falls Road over Laplatte River carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 Falls Road over Laplatte River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 Falls Road over Laplatte River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.