US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 166 over Barnard Brook

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.3 MI N Jct. VT.12 · Structure no. 200166000214242

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 166 over Barnard Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 166 over Barnard Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 87 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2027. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 166
CrossesBarnard Brook
Location0.3 MI N Jct. VT.12
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.64345, -72.52561
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2017)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 166 over Barnard Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 166 over Barnard 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 01 FAS 166 over Barnard Brook carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 166 over Barnard Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 166 over Barnard Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.