US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Conn River RR

Good

Orange County, Vermont · 5.5 MI S Jct. U.S.302 E · Structure no. 200113009909072

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
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 Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2028. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesUS 5 over Conn River RR
Location5.5 MI S Jct. U.S.302 E
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.08115, -72.05509
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Conn River RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Conn River RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Conn River RR carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.