US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 155 over Otter Creek

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.1 MI W Jct. VT.3 · Structure no. 200155000211182

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 155 over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 03 FAS 155 over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 110 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2027. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 03 FAS 155
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.1 MI W Jct. VT.3
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateVermont
Coordinates43.66118, -73.03347
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic263 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 155 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 155 over Otter Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does TR 03 FAS 155 over Otter Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 155 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 155 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.