US Bridges

I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 5

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 1.2 MI N Exit 25 · Structure no. 200091104N10022

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 5 in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 5 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,510 by 2028. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 00091 Ml
CrossesI 91 over TH No 5
Location1.2 MI N Exit 25
RouteInterstate 91
StateVermont
Coordinates44.75072, -72.19176
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic6,510 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 5 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 5 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 5 carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 5?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 00091 Ml over I 91 over TH No 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.