US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 233 over Browns River

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 3.0 MI E Jct. VT.15 · Structure no. 200233000804152

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 233 over Browns River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 233 over Browns River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2027. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 233
CrossesBrowns River
Location3.0 MI E Jct. VT.15
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.50837, -72.89668
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2017)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$982,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 233 over Browns River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 233 over Browns 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 01 FAS 233 over Browns River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 233 over Browns River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 233 over Browns River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.