US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Psr/Mc/Crl RR

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI E JCT U.S.5 N · Structure no. 200028010403112

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
890 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Psr/Mc/Crl RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Psr/Mc/Crl RR in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 82 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2028. The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesUS 2 over Psr/Mc/Crl RR
Location0.1 MI E JCT U.S.5 N
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.41979, -72.01324
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length890 ft (271.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Psr/Mc/Crl RR built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Psr/Mc/Crl RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Psr/Mc/Crl RR carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Psr/Mc/Crl RR?

The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over US 2 over Psr/Mc/Crl RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.