US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 253 over Whetstone Brook

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.6 MI E Jct. VT.14 S · Structure no. 200253003210062

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 253 over Whetstone Brook is a concrete culvert carrying TR 01 FAS 253 over Whetstone Brook in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2027. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 253
CrossesWhetstone Brook
Location0.6 MI E Jct. VT.14 S
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.62351, -72.36049
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2017)
Projected traffic683 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 253 over Whetstone Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 253 over Whetstone 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 01 FAS 253 over Whetstone Brook carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 253 over Whetstone Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 253 over Whetstone Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.