US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 239 over Lamoille River

FairPosted for load

Lamoille County, Vermont · 1.7 MI W Jct. VT.100 · Structure no. 200239000808072

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 239 over Lamoille River is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 02 FAS 239 over Lamoille River in Lamoille County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2027. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTR 02 FAS 239
CrossesLamoille River
Location1.7 MI W Jct. VT.100
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyLamoille County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.57768, -72.61207
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.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic1,785 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$983,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 02 FAS 239 over Lamoille River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is TR 02 FAS 239 over Lamoille 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 239 over Lamoille River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 FAS 239 over Lamoille River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 239 over Lamoille River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.