US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Conn. River. Line R.R.

Good

Orleans County, Vermont · 1.6 MI S Jct. VT.16 · Structure no. 200113016110022

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Conn. River. Line R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over Conn. River. Line R.R. in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2028. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesConn. River. Line R.R.
Location1.6 MI S Jct. VT.16
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.73204, -72.16046
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 US 00005 Ml over Conn. River. Line R.R. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Conn. River. Line R.R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over Conn. River. Line R.R. carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Conn. River. Line R.R.?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Conn. River. Line R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.