US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester Brook

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 1.0 MI E Jct. VT.12 · Structure no. 200242000612202

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester Brook is a concrete slab carrying TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 242
CrossesWorcester Brook
Location1.0 MI E Jct. VT.12
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.38203, -72.53622
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2017)
Projected traffic515 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 242 over Worcester Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester 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 242 over Worcester Brook carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 242 over Worcester Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.