US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 138 over Poultney River

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 3.2 MI W Jct. VT.133 S · Structure no. 200138007M11112

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 138 over Poultney River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying TR 01 FAS 138 over Poultney River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 97 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2027. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 138
CrossesPoultney River
Location3.2 MI W Jct. VT.133 S
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates43.49586, -73.16707
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 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$510,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 138 over Poultney River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 138 over Poultney River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 01 FAS 138 over Poultney River carry?

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

How long is TR 01 FAS 138 over Poultney River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 138 over Poultney River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.