US Bridges

Vt 0002B Ml over Sleepers River

Good

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.1 MI W JCT US2 E · Structure no. 207000000803112

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 0002B Ml over Sleepers River is a concrete culvert carrying Vt 0002B Ml over Sleepers River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVt 0002B Ml
CrossesSleepers River
Location0.1 MI W JCT US2 E
RouteState Highway 2B
StateVermont
Coordinates44.41997, -72.03056
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 0002B Ml over Sleepers River built?

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

What condition is Vt 0002B Ml over Sleepers River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 0002B Ml over Sleepers River carry?

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

How long is Vt 0002B Ml over Sleepers River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Vt 0002B Ml over Sleepers River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.