US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 302 over Missisquoi River

Fair

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.3 MI W Jct. VT.105 · Structure no. 200302004106112

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 302 over Missisquoi River is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 02 FAS 302 over Missisquoi River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2027. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 02 FAS 302
CrossesMissisquoi River
Location0.3 MI W Jct. VT.105
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyFranklin County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.99681, -72.67193
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 02 FAS 302 over Missisquoi River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is TR 02 FAS 302 over Missisquoi 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 02 FAS 302 over Missisquoi River carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 FAS 302 over Missisquoi River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 302 over Missisquoi River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.