US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Winooski River

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 1.0 MI W JCT VT.232 · Structure no. 200028008112092

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Winooski River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 00002 Ml over Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 98 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2028. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesWinooski River
Location1.0 MI W JCT VT.232
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.35183, -72.34702
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,990 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$580,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over Winooski River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

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 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.