US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 7.4 MI E JCT Vt 11 · Structure no. 200126015G13062

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2027. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 126
CrossesSaxtons River
Location7.4 MI E JCT Vt 11
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.19849, -72.62407
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2017)
Projected traffic1,155 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$927,000 (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 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 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.