US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Winooski River

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 2.2 MI E JCT VT.14 N · Structure no. 200028007512142

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
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 1966, so it is 59 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,085 by 2028. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesWinooski River
Location2.2 MI E JCT VT.14 N
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.27436, -72.44773
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2018)
Projected traffic8,085 by 2028
Trucks10%
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 1966, making it 59 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 7,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.