US Bridges

TR 04 FAS 104 over Ellis Brook

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.8 MI E JCT Vt 100 · Structure no. 200104001613042

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 04 FAS 104 over Ellis Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 04 FAS 104 over Ellis Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 86 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2027. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 04 FAS 104
CrossesEllis Brook
Location0.8 MI E JCT Vt 100
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.9289, -72.84091
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,155 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$1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 04 FAS 104 over Ellis Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is TR 04 FAS 104 over Ellis 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 04 FAS 104 over Ellis Brook carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 04 FAS 104 over Ellis Brook?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 04 FAS 104 over Ellis Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.