US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Alburgh Passage

Fair

Grand Isle County, Vermont · 0.2 MI E JCT VT.129 · Structure no. 200028000507042

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
786 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Alburgh Passage is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 00002 Ml over Alburgh Passage in Grand Isle County, Vermont. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2028. The structure is 786 ft (239.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesAlburgh Passage
Location0.2 MI E JCT VT.129
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyGrand Isle County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.88529, -73.27476
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length786 ft (239.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over Alburgh Passage built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Alburgh Passage 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 00002 Ml over Alburgh Passage carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Alburgh Passage?

The structure is 786 ft (239.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Alburgh Passage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.