US Bridges

TR 04 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.8 MI E Jct. VT.100 S · Structure no. 200188003212172

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 04 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 04 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2027. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 04 FAS 188
CrossesFreemans Brook
Location0.8 MI E Jct. VT.100 S
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateVermont
Coordinates44.11428, -72.85569
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2017)
Projected traffic809 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 04 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 04 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 04 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 04 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 04 FAS 188 over Freemans Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.