US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over Lulls Brook

Good

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.3 MI S Jct. VT.12 N · Structure no. 200113006014092

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over Lulls Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over Lulls Brook in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2028. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesLulls Brook
Location0.3 MI S Jct. VT.12 N
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates43.53802, -72.40147
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Lulls Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over Lulls 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 August 2023.

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

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over Lulls Brook?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over Lulls Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.