US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Joes Brook

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI W JCT VT.15 · Structure no. 200028009203032

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Joes Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00002 Ml over Joes Brook in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 91 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 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2028. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesJoes Brook
Location0.1 MI W JCT VT.15
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.40871, -72.19617
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,515 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over Joes Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Joes 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 00002 Ml over Joes Brook carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Joes Brook?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Joes Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.