US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 131 over Mettawee River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 1.3 MI W Jct. VT.30 · Structure no. 200131000811142

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 131 over Mettawee River is a concrete culvert carrying TR 01 FAS 131 over Mettawee River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 777 by 2027. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 131
CrossesMettawee River
Location1.3 MI W Jct. VT.30
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates43.3727, -73.23046
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2017)
Projected traffic777 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$496,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 131 over Mettawee River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 131 over Mettawee 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 131 over Mettawee River carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 131 over Mettawee River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m).

Who owns TR 01 FAS 131 over Mettawee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.