US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook

FairPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 1.6 MI E JCT US 7 · Structure no. 200165001311162

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 03 FAS 165
CrossesFurnace Brook
Location1.6 MI E JCT US 7
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.72125, -72.99917
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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$759,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 03 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 03 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook carry?

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

How long is TR 03 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 165 over Furnace Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.