US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 125 over Saxtons River

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 2.3 MI E Jct. VT.35 N · Structure no. 200125001913062

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 125 over Saxtons River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 125 over Saxtons River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2027. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 125
CrossesSaxtons River
Location2.3 MI E Jct. VT.35 N
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.16583, -72.57687
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2017)
Projected traffic851 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 125 over Saxtons River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 125 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does TR 01 FAS 125 over Saxtons River carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 125 over Saxtons River?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 125 over Saxtons River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.