US Bridges

TR 00003 Ml over Power Dam Canal

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 0.5 MI E Jct. U.S.5 S · Structure no. 201117005213142

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 00003 Ml over Power Dam Canal is a concrete culvert carrying TR 00003 Ml over Power Dam Canal in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1927, 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.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,255 by 2027. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 00003 Ml
CrossesPower Dam Canal
Location0.5 MI E Jct. U.S.5 S
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateVermont
Coordinates43.13408, -72.44263
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2017)
Projected traffic3,255 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 00003 Ml over Power Dam Canal built?

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

What condition is TR 00003 Ml over Power Dam Canal 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 00003 Ml over Power Dam Canal carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 00003 Ml over Power Dam Canal?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns TR 00003 Ml over Power Dam Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.