US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Snipe Island Brook

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 4.2 MI E JCT Vt 117 · Structure no. 200284003204112

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Snipe Island Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US 00002 Ml over Snipe Island Brook in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesSnipe Island Brook
Location4.2 MI E JCT Vt 117
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.39429, -72.95058
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over Snipe Island Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Snipe Island Brook 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 Snipe Island Brook carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Snipe Island Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Snipe Island Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.