US Bridges

US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 1.0 MI S Jct. VT.12 N · Structure no. 200113058A14092

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00005 Ml over I 91 under 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2028. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00005 Ml
CrossesI 91 under US 5
Location1.0 MI S Jct. VT.12 N
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateVermont
Coordinates43.5275, -72.40206
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5 built?

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

What condition is US 00005 Ml over I 91 under 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 US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5 carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00005 Ml over I 91 under US 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.