US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 281 over Fairfield River

Good

Franklin County, Vermont · 2.5 MI S Jct. VT.36 · Structure no. 200281001406052

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
670
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 281 over Fairfield River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying TR 01 FAS 281 over Fairfield River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2027. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 281
CrossesFairfield River
Location2.5 MI S Jct. VT.36
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.76834, -72.95805
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2017)
Projected traffic704 by 2027
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 281 over Fairfield River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 281 over Fairfield River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 01 FAS 281 over Fairfield River carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 281 over Fairfield River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 281 over Fairfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.