US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 3.6 MI N Jct. U.S.2 E · Structure no. 207000013503112

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
458 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
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 1954, so it is 71 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2028. The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesPassumpsic River
Location3.6 MI N Jct. U.S.2 E
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.47038, -72.0138
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length458 ft (139.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,935 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

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 June 2023.

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

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River?

The structure is 458 ft (139.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Passumpsic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.