US 00005 Ml over Wells River
FairOrange County, Vermont · 0.1 MI N Jct. U.S.302 W · Structure no. 200113010609072
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 00005 Ml over Wells River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over Wells River in Orange County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 96 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2028. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wells River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is US 00005 Ml over Wells River 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 Wells River carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 00005 Ml over Wells River?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 00005 Ml over Wells River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.