US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Manchester Brook

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 4.5 MI N JCT US 302 · Structure no. 200113011603102

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Manchester Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US 00005 Ml over Manchester Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesManchester Brook
Location4.5 MI N JCT US 302
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.21002, -72.06127
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic945 by 2028
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over Manchester Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Manchester Brook 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 Manchester Brook carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Manchester Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Manchester Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.