US Bridges

I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH 1 Saxton

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 2.4 MI N Exit 5 · Structure no. 200091021S13202

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
542 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH 1 Saxton is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH 1 Saxton in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2028. The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 00091 Ml
CrossesI 91 over TH 1 Saxton
Location2.4 MI N Exit 5
RouteInterstate 91
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.12339, -72.46825
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length542 ft (165.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2018)
Projected traffic13,860 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$6.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH 1 Saxton built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH 1 Saxton 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH 1 Saxton carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH 1 Saxton?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH 1 Saxton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.