US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Sleepers River

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.7 MI S Jct. U.S.2 W · Structure no. 207000012703112

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Sleepers River is a concrete culvert carrying US 00005 Ml over Sleepers River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesSleepers River
Location0.7 MI S Jct. U.S.2 W
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.40739, -72.02157
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sleepers River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Sleepers 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over Sleepers River carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Sleepers River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Sleepers River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.