US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 233 over Browns River

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 2.6 MI E Jct. VT.15 · Structure no. 200233000904152

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 01 FAS 233 over Browns River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2027. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 233
CrossesBrowns River
Location2.6 MI E Jct. VT.15
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.50845, -72.90383
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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$659,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 233 over Browns River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 233 over Browns 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 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 233 over Browns River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.