US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Lake Memphremagog

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.8 MI N Jct. 105 W · Structure no. 200034017510152

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Lake Memphremagog is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over Lake Memphremagog in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 98 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,870 by 2028. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesLake Memphremagog
Location0.8 MI N Jct. 105 W
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.93724, -72.20574
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2018)
Projected traffic9,870 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over Lake Memphremagog built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Lake Memphremagog 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over Lake Memphremagog carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Lake Memphremagog?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Lake Memphremagog?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.