US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 239 over Ryder Brook

Fair

Lamoille County, Vermont · 0.1 MI W Jct. VT.100 · Structure no. 200239000708072

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 239 over Ryder Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 02 FAS 239 over Ryder Brook in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2027. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 02 FAS 239
CrossesRyder Brook
Location0.1 MI W Jct. VT.100
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.55543, -72.61543
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2017)
Projected traffic609 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 02 FAS 239 over Ryder Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 02 FAS 239 over Ryder Brook 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 239 over Ryder Brook carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 FAS 239 over Ryder Brook?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 239 over Ryder Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.