US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Winooski River

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 1.0 MI W Jct. VT.14 S · Structure no. 200028007012072

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State 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 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,290 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesWinooski River
Location1.0 MI W Jct. VT.14 S
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.25638, -72.50205
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 00002 Ml over Winooski River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Winooski River 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 Winooski River carry?

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

How long is US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.