US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Whi R & Necrr

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI S Jct. VT.14 · Structure no. 200113007314082

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
979 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Whi R & Necrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Whi R & Necrr in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2028. The structure is 979 ft (298.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesUS 5 over Whi R & Necrr
Location0.1 MI S Jct. VT.14
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates43.65143, -72.32128
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length979 ft (298.4 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Whi R & Necrr built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Whi R & Necrr 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 US 5 over Whi R & Necrr carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Whi R & Necrr?

The structure is 979 ft (298.4 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over US 5 over Whi R & Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.