US 00005 Ml over Wheeler Brook
FairPosted for loadOrleans County, Vermont · 5.5 MI S Jct. VT.16 · Structure no. 200113015510022
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 00005 Ml over Wheeler Brook is a concrete slab carrying US 00005 Ml over Wheeler Brook in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 00005 Ml over Wheeler Brook built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 00005 Ml over Wheeler Brook 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 Wheeler Brook carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 00005 Ml over Wheeler Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 00005 Ml over Wheeler Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.