US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 1.0 MI N Jct. U.S.2 E · Structure no. 200041012903112

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,035 by 2028. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesPassumpsic River
Location1.0 MI N Jct. U.S.2 E
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.43145, -72.01774
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2018)
Projected traffic7,035 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.