US Bridges

TR 03 FAS 129 over Saxtons River

Good

Windham County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S Jct. VT.121 · Structure no. 200129000913142

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 03 FAS 129 over Saxtons River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 03 FAS 129 over Saxtons River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2027. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesTR 03 FAS 129
CrossesSaxtons River
Location0.1 MI S Jct. VT.121
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateVermont
Coordinates43.13775, -72.50976
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2017)
Projected traffic693 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 03 FAS 129 over Saxtons River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 03 FAS 129 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 03 FAS 129 over Saxtons River carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 03 FAS 129 over Saxtons River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns TR 03 FAS 129 over Saxtons River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.