US Bridges

I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 5

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.8 MI S Exit 7 · Structure no. 200091025N14182

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 5 in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, younger 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,750 by 2028. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 00091 Ml
CrossesI 91 over US 5
Location0.8 MI S Exit 7
RouteInterstate 91
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.25669, -72.43897
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,750 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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$2.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 5 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 00091 Ml over I 91 over 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 I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 5 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 5?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 00091 Ml over I 91 over US 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.