US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Conn River RR

Fair

Orange County, Vermont · 3.5 MI S Jct. U.S.302 E · Structure no. 200113010209072

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
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 1938 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 87 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2028. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesUS 5 over Conn River RR
Location3.5 MI S Jct. U.S.302 E
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.10543, -72.05507
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,470 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

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 August 2023.

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

About 1,400 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 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.