TR 01 FAS 253 over Black River
FairOrleans County, Vermont · 0.4 MI E Jct. VT.14 N · Structure no. 200253003710062
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 01 FAS 253 over Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 253 over Black River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2027. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 01 FAS 253 over Black River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 01 FAS 253 over Black 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does TR 01 FAS 253 over Black River carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR 01 FAS 253 over Black River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns TR 01 FAS 253 over Black River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.