US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Barton River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 0.9 MI N Jct. VT.16 · Structure no. 200113016510022

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Barton River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 00005 Ml over Barton River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 101 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesBarton River
Location0.9 MI N Jct. VT.16
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates44.75915, -72.1953
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over Barton River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Barton River 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 Barton River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Barton River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Barton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.