US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Green Mt RR

PoorPosted for load

Windham County, Vermont · 0.3 MI N Jct. VT.103 · Structure no. 200113003813142

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Green Mt RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Green Mt RR in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesUS 5 over Green Mt RR
Location0.3 MI N Jct. VT.103
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates43.18179, -72.46046
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2018)
Projected traffic1,019 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$884,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Green Mt RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Green Mt RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Green Mt RR carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Green Mt RR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Green Mt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.