US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook

FairPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 3.1 MI E JCT US 7 · Structure no. 200165001011042

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 02 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 98 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 02 FAS 165
CrossesFurnace Brook
Location3.1 MI E JCT US 7
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.73554, -72.98234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2017)
Projected traffic672 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$334,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 02 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is TR 02 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook 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 165 over Furnace Brook carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.