US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Joiner Brook

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 6.4 MI W JCT VT.100 N · Structure no. 200284003704012

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Joiner Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00002 Ml over Joiner Brook in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesJoiner Brook
Location6.4 MI W JCT VT.100 N
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.37317, -72.87819
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2028
Trucks6%
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 Joiner Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Joiner Brook 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 Joiner Brook carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Joiner Brook?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Joiner Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.