US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 218 over Mink Brook

Fair

Essex County, Vermont · 2.7 MI S Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 200218001605142

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 218 over Mink Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 01 FAS 218 over Mink Brook in Essex County, Vermont. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 218
CrossesMink Brook
Location2.7 MI S Jct. U.S.2
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyEssex County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.43463, -71.67999
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2017)
Projected traffic693 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 01 FAS 218 over Mink Brook built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 218 over Mink 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 01 FAS 218 over Mink Brook carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 218 over Mink Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 218 over Mink Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.