US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over I 89 under US 2

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 1.1 MI E Jct. U.S.7 S · Structure no. 205200018C04142

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,300
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 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 63 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 33,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,965 by 2028. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesI 89 under US 2
Location1.1 MI E Jct. U.S.7 S
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.47009, -73.18435
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,300 (2018)
Projected traffic34,965 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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$8.6 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 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over I 89 under US 2 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 June 2024.

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

About 33,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.