US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Lamoille River

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 2.1 MI W Jct. U.S.7 N · Structure no. 200028001704102

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Lamoille River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00002 Ml over Lamoille River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,870 by 2028. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesLamoille River
Location2.1 MI W Jct. U.S.7 N
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.60358, -73.20468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2018)
Projected traffic9,870 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lamoille River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Lamoille 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 00002 Ml over Lamoille River carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Lamoille River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Lamoille River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.