US Bridges

Vt 0002B Ml over I 91 under Vt 2B

Fair

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.2 MI W JCT US2 E · Structure no. 207000000703112

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
588 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 0002B Ml over I 91 under Vt 2B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 0002B Ml over I 91 under Vt 2B 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 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2028. The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVt 0002B Ml
CrossesI 91 under Vt 2B
Location0.2 MI W JCT US2 E
RouteState Highway 2B
StateVermont
Coordinates44.42099, -72.03259
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length588 ft (179.2 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2018)
Projected traffic378 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 0002B Ml over I 91 under Vt 2B built?

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

What condition is Vt 0002B Ml over I 91 under Vt 2B 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 Vt 0002B Ml over I 91 under Vt 2B carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Vt 0002B Ml over I 91 under Vt 2B?

The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 0002B Ml over I 91 under Vt 2B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.