US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain

Good

Grand Isle County, Vermont · 6.2 W JCT Vt 78 · Structure no. 200028000107012

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,052 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain in Grand Isle County, Vermont. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2028. The structure is 4,052 ft (1,235 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesLake Champlain
Location6.2 W JCT Vt 78
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.99829, -73.34429
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain 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 Lake Champlain carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain?

The structure is 4,052 ft (1,235 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.