US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 308 over Wade Brook

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Vermont · 3.8 MI E Jct. VT.118 · Structure no. 200308000406102

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 308 over Wade Brook is a concrete slab carrying TR 02 FAS 308 over Wade Brook in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2027. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesTR 02 FAS 308
CrossesWade Brook
Location3.8 MI E Jct. VT.118
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.84792, -72.54845
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic263 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$259,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 02 FAS 308 over Wade Brook built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 02 FAS 308 over Wade 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 02 FAS 308 over Wade Brook carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 FAS 308 over Wade Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 308 over Wade Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.