US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Brook

Fair

Windham County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S Jct. VT.9 E · Structure no. 202000001013022

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over Brook in Windham County, Vermont. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,330 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesBrook
Location0.1 MI S Jct. VT.9 E
RouteU.S. Route 5
CountyWindham County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.88443, -72.55713
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2018)
Projected traffic15,330 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over Brook carry?

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

How long is US 00005 Ml over Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.