US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 8.9 MI E JCT Vt 11 · Structure no. 200126013G13062

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
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, 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2027. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 126
CrossesSaxtons River
Location8.9 MI E JCT Vt 11
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.18068, -72.61163
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.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2017)
Projected traffic273 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$705,000 (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.

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

How long is TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.