US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Saxtons River

Good

Windham County, Vermont · 0.4 MI S Jct. VT.121 · Structure no. 200113003313202

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Saxtons River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over Saxtons River in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,145 by 2028. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesSaxtons River
Location0.4 MI S Jct. VT.121
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates43.12403, -72.44076
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2018)
Projected traffic5,145 by 2028
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over Saxtons River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Saxtons River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

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

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Saxtons River?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Saxtons River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.