US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain

Good

Grand Isle County, Vermont · 4.5 MI W Jct. 314 S · Structure no. 200028000807042

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
259 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain is a steel movable - bascule carrying US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain in Grand Isle County, Vermont. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2027. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesLake Champlain
Location4.5 MI W Jct. 314 S
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.76609, -73.28995
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2027
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.