US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Halls Brook

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 4.4 MI N Jct. VT.25B · Structure no. 200113009709072

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Halls Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over Halls Brook in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 78 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 6 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2028. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesHalls Brook
Location4.4 MI N Jct. VT.25B
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.04585, -72.08142
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Halls Brook built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Halls Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over Halls Brook carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Halls Brook?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Halls Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.