US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain

Fair

Grand Isle County, Vermont · 6.1 MI W JCT U.S.7 N · Structure no. 200028001407052

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain in Grand Isle County, Vermont. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,870 by 2028. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesLake Champlain
Location6.1 MI W JCT U.S.7 N
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.63152, -73.25602
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2018)
Projected traffic9,870 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain 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 2023.

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

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Lake Champlain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.