US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 152 over Lulls Brook

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.7 MI S Jct. VT.12 · Structure no. 200152000514092

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 152 over Lulls Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 152 over Lulls Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2027. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 03 FAS 152
CrossesLulls Brook
Location0.7 MI S Jct. VT.12
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateVermont
Coordinates43.53721, -72.43193
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$581,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 152 over Lulls Brook built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 152 over Lulls 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 152 over Lulls Brook carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 152 over Lulls Brook?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 152 over Lulls Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.