US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 1.2 MI S Jct. VT.122 · Structure no. 200113014103072

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State 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 1972, so it is 53 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,810 by 2028. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesPassumpsic River
Location1.2 MI S Jct. VT.122
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.51835, -72.00356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2018)
Projected traffic12,810 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 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 12,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.