US Bridges

I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 5

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · I 91 Exit 26 · Structure no. 200091106S10022

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2028. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 00091 Ml
CrossesI 91 over US 5
LocationI 91 Exit 26
RouteInterstate 91
StateVermont
Coordinates44.80659, -72.21259
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2018)
Projected traffic8,295 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 US 5 built?

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

What condition is I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 5 carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 5?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.