US Bridges

TR 08 FAS 317 over Clyde River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.2 MI S Jct. U.S.5 N · Structure no. 200317000210152

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 08 FAS 317 over Clyde River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 08 FAS 317 over Clyde River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2027. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 08 FAS 317
CrossesClyde River
Location0.2 MI S Jct. U.S.5 N
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateVermont
Coordinates44.94014, -72.1963
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2017)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 08 FAS 317 over Clyde River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 08 FAS 317 over Clyde 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 08 FAS 317 over Clyde River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 08 FAS 317 over Clyde River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns TR 08 FAS 317 over Clyde River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.