US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 188 over Beaver Meadow Brook

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 3.1 MI E Jct. VT.116 · Structure no. 200188001501102

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 188 over Beaver Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 188 over Beaver Meadow Brook in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2027. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 188
CrossesBeaver Meadow Brook
Location3.1 MI E Jct. VT.116
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.11055, -73.00324
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2017)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 01 FAS 188 over Beaver Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 188 over Beaver Meadow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 01 FAS 188 over Beaver Meadow Brook carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 188 over Beaver Meadow Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 188 over Beaver Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.