US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S Jct. VT.114 · Structure no. 200113014403072

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 95 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,240 by 2028. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesPassumpsic River
Location0.1 MI S Jct. VT.114
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.54385, -72.00018
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2018)
Projected traffic9,240 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River 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 Passumpsic River carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.