US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Winooski River

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 1.2 MI E JCT VT.14 N · Structure no. 200028007412072

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,700
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 2009, so it is 16 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,135 by 2028. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesWinooski River
Location1.2 MI E JCT VT.14 N
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.26902, -72.46432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2018)
Projected traffic9,135 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2009, making it 16 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 8,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.