US Bridges

C3051 over Saxtons River

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.02 MI to JCT W VT121 · Structure no. 101314004313141

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3051 over Saxtons River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3051 over Saxtons River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2029. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC3051
CrossesSaxtons River
Location0.02 MI to JCT W VT121
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.13743, -72.48727
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic315 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$734,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3051 over Saxtons River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is C3051 over Saxtons 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C3051 over Saxtons River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3051 over Saxtons River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns C3051 over Saxtons River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.