US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Winooski River

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.2 MI W Jct. VT.117 · Structure no. 200284002404112

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
356 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Winooski River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 00002 Ml over Winooski River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 96 years old, older 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2028. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesWinooski River
Location0.2 MI W Jct. VT.117
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyChittenden County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.42339, -73.01668
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over Winooski River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Winooski River 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 2023.

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

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.