US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 155 over Vermont Railway

FairPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.2 MI W Jct. VT.3 · Structure no. 200155000111182

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 155 over Vermont Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 155 over Vermont Railway in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2027. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 03 FAS 155
CrossesVermont Railway
Location0.2 MI W Jct. VT.3
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.66105, -73.03458
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic263 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$520,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 155 over Vermont Railway built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 155 over Vermont Railway 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 155 over Vermont Railway carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 155 over Vermont Railway?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 155 over Vermont Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.