US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 165 over Little Brook

FairPosted for load

Rutland County, Vermont · 1.0 MI E JCT US 7 · Structure no. 200165011P11162

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 165 over Little Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 165 over Little 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2027. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 03 FAS 165
CrossesLittle Brook
Location1.0 MI E JCT US 7
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.7173, -73.00622
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2017)
Projected traffic494 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$420,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 165 over Little Brook built?

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

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

About 470 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 165 over Little Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 165 over Little Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.