US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 155 over Otter Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.7 MI W Jct. U.S.7 · Structure no. 200155001211162

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 155 over Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 02 FAS 155 over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2027. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 02 FAS 155
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.7 MI W Jct. U.S.7
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.72004, -73.05313
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2017)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 02 FAS 155 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 02 FAS 155 over Otter Creek 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 02 FAS 155 over Otter Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 FAS 155 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 155 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.