US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 177 over Ompompanoosuc River

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.9 MI W Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200177004614112

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 177 over Ompompanoosuc River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 177 over Ompompanoosuc River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2027. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTR 03 FAS 177
CrossesOmpompanoosuc River
Location0.9 MI W Jct. U.S.5
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateVermont
Coordinates43.76317, -72.23949
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2017)
Projected traffic273 by 2027
Trucks4%
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 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 03 FAS 177 over Ompompanoosuc River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

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

About 260 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 177 over Ompompanoosuc River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 177 over Ompompanoosuc River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.