US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River

Good

Windham County, Vermont · 0.01 MI E JCT Vt 35 S · Structure no. 200126016G13062

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
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 1941 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 84 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2027. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesTR 01 FAS 126
CrossesSaxtons River
Location0.01 MI E JCT Vt 35 S
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateVermont
Coordinates43.15115, -72.56101
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2017)
Projected traffic851 by 2027
Trucks2%
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 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

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 810 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 126 over Saxtons River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.