US 00005 Ml over Waits River
PoorPosted for loadOrange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S Jct. VT.25B · Structure no. 200113009109012
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 00005 Ml over Waits River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 00005 Ml over Waits River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 00005 Ml over Waits River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 00005 Ml over Waits River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over Waits River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 00005 Ml over Waits River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 00005 Ml over Waits River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.