US Bridges

US 00004 Ml over Lake Bomoseen TH 2

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 1.4 MI W Exit 4 VT.30 · Structure no. 200020008E11032

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
543 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00004 Ml over Lake Bomoseen TH 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00004 Ml over Lake Bomoseen TH 2 in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,290 by 2028. The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00004 Ml
CrossesLake Bomoseen TH 2
Location1.4 MI W Exit 4 VT.30
RouteU.S. Route 4
StateVermont
Coordinates43.61136, -73.23161
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length543 ft (165.5 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2018)
Projected traffic10,290 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 00004 Ml over Lake Bomoseen TH 2 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00004 Ml over Lake Bomoseen TH 2 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 00004 Ml over Lake Bomoseen TH 2 carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00004 Ml over Lake Bomoseen TH 2?

The structure is 543 ft (165.5 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 00004 Ml over Lake Bomoseen TH 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.