US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Joes Brook

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 7.1 MI S Jct. U.S.2 W · Structure no. 200113012303012

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Joes Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over Joes Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesJoes Brook
Location7.1 MI S Jct. U.S.2 W
RouteU.S. Route 5
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.34123, -72.04357
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$806,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over Joes Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Joes 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over Joes Brook carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Joes Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Joes Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.