US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 177 over White River

FairPosted for load

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S Jct. VT.14 · Structure no. 200177001514172

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
324 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 177 over White River is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 03 FAS 177 over White River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 97 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2027. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 03 FAS 177
CrossesWhite River
Location0.1 MI S Jct. VT.14
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.78222, -72.45969
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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

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 closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 03 FAS 177 over White River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 177 over White 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 177 over White River carry?

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

How long is TR 03 FAS 177 over White River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 177 over White River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.