US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 0.4 MI E Jct. VT.100 N · Structure no. 200188000712172

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2027. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 188
CrossesFreemans Brook
Location0.4 MI E Jct. VT.100 N
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.11386, -72.85197
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2027
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$655,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 188 over Freemans 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 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 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.