US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Sacketts Brook

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 0.5 MI N I91 Exit 4 · Structure no. 200113001513132

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Sacketts Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over Sacketts Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 71 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesSacketts Brook
Location0.5 MI N I91 Exit 4
RouteU.S. Route 5
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.97554, -72.52156
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$693,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over Sacketts Brook built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Sacketts Brook 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 Sacketts Brook carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Sacketts Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Sacketts Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.