US Bridges

TR 01 FAS 129 over Sacketts Brook

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 1.9 MI W Jct. U.S.5 · Structure no. 200129002613132

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 01 FAS 129 over Sacketts Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 01 FAS 129 over Sacketts Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 01 FAS 129
CrossesSacketts Brook
Location1.9 MI W Jct. U.S.5
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.99948, -72.5325
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 01 FAS 129 over Sacketts Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 01 FAS 129 over Sacketts Brook 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 129 over Sacketts Brook carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 01 FAS 129 over Sacketts Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 01 FAS 129 over Sacketts Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.