US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Whetstone Brook

Good

Windham County, Vermont · 0.1 MI N Jct. VT.142 · Structure no. 202000000713022

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Whetstone Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over Whetstone Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 87 years old, older 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,375 by 2028. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesWhetstone Brook
Location0.1 MI N Jct. VT.142
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates42.85093, -72.55753
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2018)
Projected traffic18,375 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Whetstone Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Whetstone Brook?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Whetstone Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.