US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Moose River

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.9 MI E JCT U.S.5 N · Structure no. 200028010503112

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Moose River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00002 Ml over Moose River in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 94 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesMoose River
Location0.9 MI E JCT U.S.5 N
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.42172, -71.99789
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic6,090 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Moose River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Moose River 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 00002 Ml over Moose River carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Moose River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Moose River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.