US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Moose River

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI W JCT VT.18 · Structure no. 200028010703112

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State 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 1929 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 96 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,195 by 2028. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesMoose River
Location0.1 MI W JCT VT.18
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.43003, -71.96383
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2018)
Projected traffic6,195 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 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 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

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 5,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Moose River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.