US Bridges

TR 02 FAS 126 over Saxtons River

FairPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 3.9 MI E JCT Vt 11 · Structure no. 200126016W13232

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 02 FAS 126 over Saxtons River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 02 FAS 126 over Saxtons River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2027. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 02 FAS 126
CrossesSaxtons River
Location3.9 MI E JCT Vt 11
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.19931, -72.67999
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 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 span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2017)
Projected traffic147 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$609,000 (2020 estimate)
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. It was reconstructed in 1958.

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

How long is TR 02 FAS 126 over Saxtons River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 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.