US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 0.6 MI N Jct. VT.9 E · Structure no. 200113010B13022

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5 in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,610 by 2028. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesI 91 under US 5
Location0.6 MI N Jct. VT.9 E
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates42.89371, -72.55115
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2018)
Projected traffic8,610 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$3.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5 carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.