US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 238 over Lake Lamoille

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.7 MI W Jct. VT.100 · Structure no. 200238000608072

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 238 over Lake Lamoille is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 238 over Lake Lamoille in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 903 by 2027. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 03 FAS 238
CrossesLake Lamoille
Location0.7 MI W Jct. VT.100
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.56782, -72.61372
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2017)
Projected traffic903 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 03 FAS 238 over Lake Lamoille built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 238 over Lake Lamoille 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 03 FAS 238 over Lake Lamoille carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 238 over Lake Lamoille?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 238 over Lake Lamoille?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.