US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 308 over Burgess Brook

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.9 MI W Jct. VT.100 · Structure no. 200308001010132

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 308 over Burgess Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 01 FAS 308 over Burgess Brook in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2027. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 308
CrossesBurgess Brook
Location0.9 MI W Jct. VT.100
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.8058, -72.4603
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2017)
Projected traffic620 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$613,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 308 over Burgess Brook built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 308 over Burgess 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 308 over Burgess Brook carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 308 over Burgess Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 308 over Burgess Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.