US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 126 over Saxtons River

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 2.8 MI E JCT Vt 11 · Structure no. 200126001413232

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 126 over Saxtons River is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 02 FAS 126 over Saxtons River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2027. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesTR 02 FAS 126
CrossesSaxtons River
Location2.8 MI E JCT Vt 11
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateVermont
Coordinates43.19849, -72.69693
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic126 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 02 FAS 126 over Saxtons River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 02 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 02 FAS 126 over Saxtons River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 02 FAS 126 over Saxtons River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 02 FAS 126 over Saxtons River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.