US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 0.1 MI W Jct. VT.35 N · Structure no. 200126001213062

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2027. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 126
CrossesSaxtons River
Location0.1 MI W Jct. VT.35 N
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.17153, -72.60647
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$877,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 126 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.