US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 138 over Poultney River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 4.1 MI E Jct. VT.30 · Structure no. 200138000311172

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 138 over Poultney River is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 02 FAS 138 over Poultney River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2027. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 02 FAS 138
CrossesPoultney River
Location4.1 MI E Jct. VT.30
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.50742, -73.17788
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2017)
Projected traffic809 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$490,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 02 FAS 138 over Poultney River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 02 FAS 138 over Poultney 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 02 FAS 138 over Poultney River carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 FAS 138 over Poultney River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 138 over Poultney River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.