US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Moose River

Good

Essex County, Vermont · 7.3 MI E JCT VT.18 · Structure no. 200028011705072

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Moose River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00002 Ml over Moose River in Essex County, Vermont. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2028. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesMoose River
Location7.3 MI E JCT VT.18
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.45425, -71.86926
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over Moose River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Moose River 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 July 2023.

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

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Moose River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Moose River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.