US Bridges

US 00002 E Ml over I 91 under US 2

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.5 MI N JCT Vt 2B W · Structure no. 200028103E03112

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 E Ml over I 91 under US 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00002 E Ml over I 91 under US 2 in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,770 by 2028. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00002 E Ml
CrossesI 91 under US 2
Location0.5 MI N JCT Vt 2B W
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.42803, -72.03371
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2018)
Projected traffic7,770 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 E Ml over I 91 under US 2 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00002 E Ml over I 91 under US 2 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 00002 E Ml over I 91 under US 2 carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 E Ml over I 91 under US 2?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 E Ml over I 91 under US 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.