US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 281 over Stones Brook

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 5.5 MI E Jct. VT.104 · Structure no. 200281000806062

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 281 over Stones Brook is a concrete slab carrying TR 02 FAS 281 over Stones Brook in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2027. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesTR 02 FAS 281
CrossesStones Brook
Location5.5 MI E Jct. VT.104
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.68414, -72.91651
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2017)
Projected traffic273 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 02 FAS 281 over Stones Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 02 FAS 281 over Stones Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 02 FAS 281 over Stones Brook carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 FAS 281 over Stones Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 281 over Stones Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.