US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Mill Brook

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S Jct. VT.44 · Structure no. 200113005514232

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1943
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Mill Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 00005 Ml over Mill Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1943, so it is 95 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesMill Brook
Location0.1 MI S Jct. VT.44
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates43.47494, -72.38882
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1943.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Mill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 00005 Ml over Mill Brook carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Mill Brook?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.