US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Barton River

Fair

Orleans County, Vermont · 1.4 MI N Jct. VT.16 · Structure no. 200113016610022

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
126 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 steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 00005 Ml over Barton River in Orleans County, Vermont. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 97 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2028. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesBarton River
Location1.4 MI N Jct. VT.16
RouteU.S. Route 5
CountyOrleans County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.76178, -72.20239
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
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

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 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Barton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.