US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Lvrr

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.6 MI S Jct. U.S.2W · Structure no. 207000012803112

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Lvrr is a steel arch - deck carrying US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Lvrr in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesUS 5 over Lvrr
Location0.6 MI S Jct. U.S.2W
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.40841, -72.021
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Lvrr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Lvrr 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 US 5 over Lvrr carry?

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

How long is US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Lvrr?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Lvrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.