US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 236 over Little River

FairPosted for load

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.04 MI to JCT W CL3 TH5 · Structure no. 200236000508082

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 236 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 236 over Little River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2027. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 236
CrossesLittle River
Location0.04 MI to JCT W CL3 TH5
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.44092, -72.71488
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2017)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$937,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 236 over Little River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 236 over Little 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 01 FAS 236 over Little River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 236 over Little River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 236 over Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.