US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 242 over N. Branch Winooski River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Vermont · 0.2 MI E Jct. VT.12 · Structure no. 200242000912202

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 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 N. Branch Winooski River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 242 over N. Branch Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2027. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 242
CrossesN. Branch Winooski River
Location0.2 MI E Jct. VT.12
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.37269, -72.54529
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 N. Branch Winooski River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 242 over N. Branch Winooski River 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 N. Branch Winooski River carry?

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

How long is TR 01 FAS 242 over N. Branch Winooski River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 242 over N. Branch Winooski River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.