US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 249 over Winooski River

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 3.9 MI E Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 200249000712042

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 249 over Winooski River is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 01 FAS 249 over Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2027. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 249
CrossesWinooski River
Location3.9 MI E Jct. U.S.2
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.3986, -72.32434
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 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 width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2017)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$316,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 249 over Winooski River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 249 over 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 249 over Winooski River carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 249 over Winooski River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 249 over Winooski River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.