US Bridges

TR 00TH5 over TH No 5 over US 4

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 6.9 MI E Exit 4 · Structure no. 2011030D1111031

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
404 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 00TH5 over TH No 5 over US 4 is a steel continuous frame carrying TR 00TH5 over TH No 5 over US 4 in Rutland 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2029. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTR 00TH5
CrossesTH No 5 over US 4
Location6.9 MI E Exit 4
RouteCounty Highway 0TH5
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.61954, -73.18193
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 TR 00TH5 over TH No 5 over US 4 built?

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

What condition is TR 00TH5 over TH No 5 over US 4 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does TR 00TH5 over TH No 5 over US 4 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 00TH5 over TH No 5 over US 4?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 00TH5 over TH No 5 over US 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.