US Bridges

TR 08 FAS 168 over Ottauquechee River

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI N Jct. U.S.4 W · Structure no. 200168000614082

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 08 FAS 168 over Ottauquechee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 08 FAS 168 over Ottauquechee River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2027. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 08 FAS 168
CrossesOttauquechee River
Location0.1 MI N Jct. U.S.4 W
RouteCounty Highway 8
StateVermont
Coordinates43.64564, -72.41885
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2017)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 08 FAS 168 over Ottauquechee River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 08 FAS 168 over Ottauquechee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 08 FAS 168 over Ottauquechee River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 08 FAS 168 over Ottauquechee River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns TR 08 FAS 168 over Ottauquechee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.