US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over West River

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Windham County, Vermont · 0.9 MI N Jct. VT.9 W · Structure no. 202000000813022

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over West River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over West 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,330 by 2028. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesWest River
Location0.9 MI N Jct. VT.9 W
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates42.86651, -72.55636
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 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 rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2018)
Projected traffic15,330 by 2028
Trucks11%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over West River built?

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

What condition is US 00005 Ml over West 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 West River carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over West River?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over West River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.