US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Fall River

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 6.5 MI S I91 Exit 1 · Structure no. 200113000113072

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Fall River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 00005 Ml over Fall River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesFall River
Location6.5 MI S I91 Exit 1
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates42.75019, -72.56957
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic945 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Fall River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Fall 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over Fall River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Fall River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Fall River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.