US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Winooski River

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.5 MI E JCT U.S.302 · Structure no. 200028006412112

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Winooski River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00002 Ml over Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2028. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesWinooski River
Location0.5 MI E JCT U.S.302
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.24203, -72.54324
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over Winooski River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Winooski River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 00002 Ml over Winooski River carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.