US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over US 5 over I 91 SB

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 1.9 MI N JCT Barnet SH · Structure no. 200113121B03012

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over US 5 over I 91 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over US 5 over I 91 SB in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2028. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesUS 5 over I 91 SB
Location1.9 MI N JCT Barnet SH
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.31174, -72.0357
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic788 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over US 5 over I 91 SB built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over US 5 over I 91 SB 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over US 5 over I 91 SB carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over US 5 over I 91 SB?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over US 5 over I 91 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.