US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 125 over Saxtons River

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 1.2 MI E Jct. VT.35 N · Structure no. 200125002013062

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
3 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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 125 over Saxtons River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 88 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2027. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 31 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
Location1.2 MI E Jct. VT.35 N
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.17738, -72.58889
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 125 over Saxtons River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

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 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 125 over Saxtons River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.