US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Conn River RR

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 4.7 MI N Jct. U.S.2 E · Structure no. 207000013703112

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Conn River RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Conn River RR in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 89 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2028. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesUS 5 over Conn River RR
Location4.7 MI N Jct. U.S.2 E
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.48551, -72.0112
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,515 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 Conn River RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Conn River RR 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 US 5 over Conn River RR carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Conn River RR?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Conn River RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.