US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Hooker Brook

Good

Washington County, Vermont · 4.5 MI W JCT VT.15 · Structure no. 200028008812042

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Hooker Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 00002 Ml over Hooker Brook in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2028. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesHooker Brook
Location4.5 MI W JCT VT.15
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.3739, -72.26108
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,305 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over Hooker Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Hooker Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 00002 Ml over Hooker Brook carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Hooker Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Hooker Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.