US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 129 over E Putney Brook

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 5.7 MI W Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200129000613202

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 129 over E Putney Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 02 FAS 129 over E Putney Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2027. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 02 FAS 129
CrossesE Putney Brook
Location5.7 MI W Jct. U.S.5
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.04987, -72.53016
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$651,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 02 FAS 129 over E Putney Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 02 FAS 129 over E Putney 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 02 FAS 129 over E Putney Brook carry?

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

How long is TR 02 FAS 129 over E Putney Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 129 over E Putney Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.