US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · 0.3 MI E Jct. VT.100 N · Structure no. 200188000512172

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook is a concrete slab carrying TR 01 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2027. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 188
CrossesFreemans Brook
Location0.3 MI E Jct. VT.100 N
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.1147, -72.85396
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 188 over Freemans Brook built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 188 over Freemans 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR 01 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.