US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 319 over TH No 3 over I 91

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.8 MI W Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200319004A10072

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 319 over TH No 3 over I 91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 319 over TH No 3 over I 91 in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 62 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2027. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 03 FAS 319
CrossesTH No 3 over I 91
Location0.8 MI W Jct. U.S.5
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateVermont
Coordinates44.9754, -72.12518
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2017)
Projected traffic830 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 319 over TH No 3 over I 91 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 319 over TH No 3 over I 91 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does TR 03 FAS 319 over TH No 3 over I 91 carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 319 over TH No 3 over I 91?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 319 over TH No 3 over I 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.