US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River

Good

Windham County, Vermont · 4.1 MI W Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200126011R13142

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 71 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2027. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 126
CrossesSaxtons River
Location4.1 MI W Jct. U.S.5
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates43.13951, -72.50241
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2017)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 126 over Saxtons River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.