US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over I 89 under US 2

Poor

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.3 MI W JCT US 7 I89 E17 · Structure no. 200028018A04052

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over I 89 under US 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00002 Ml over I 89 under US 2 in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,690 by 2028. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesI 89 under US 2
Location0.3 MI W JCT US 7 I89 E17
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.58996, -73.17029
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2018)
Projected traffic18,690 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over I 89 under US 2 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over I 89 under US 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 00002 Ml over I 89 under US 2 carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over I 89 under US 2?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over I 89 under US 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.