US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 125 over S. Br. Williams River

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.6 MI S Jct. VT.11 · Structure no. 200125000614072

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 125 over S. Br. Williams River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 125 over S. Br. Williams River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2027. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 03 FAS 125
CrossesS. Br. Williams River
Location0.6 MI S Jct. VT.11
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.25509, -72.60187
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2017)
Projected traffic714 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$614,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 125 over S. Br. Williams River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 125 over S. Br. Williams River 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 125 over S. Br. Williams River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 125 over S. Br. Williams River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 125 over S. Br. Williams River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.