US Bridges

TR 5 FAS 236 over West Branch Little River

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.35 MI to JCT W VT108 · Structure no. 200236005308082

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 5 FAS 236 over West Branch Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 5 FAS 236 over West Branch Little River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,355 by 2027. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 5 FAS 236
CrossesWest Branch Little River
Location0.35 MI to JCT W VT108
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.47364, -72.72024
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2017)
Projected traffic5,355 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$617,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 5 FAS 236 over West Branch Little River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is TR 5 FAS 236 over West Branch 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 5 FAS 236 over West Branch Little River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 5 FAS 236 over West Branch Little River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TR 5 FAS 236 over West Branch Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.