US Bridges

I 00089 Ml over I 89 over US2 Wr Wcrr

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.3 MI N Exit 8 · Structure no. 200089042S12112

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
955 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
25,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 00089 Ml over I 89 over US2 Wr Wcrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 00089 Ml over I 89 over US2 Wr Wcrr in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,460 by 2028. The structure is 955 ft (291.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 00089 Ml
CrossesI 89 over US2 Wr Wcrr
Location0.3 MI N Exit 8
RouteInterstate 89
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.25672, -72.60061
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length955 ft (291.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2018)
Projected traffic26,460 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$11.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 00089 Ml over I 89 over US2 Wr Wcrr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I 00089 Ml over I 89 over US2 Wr Wcrr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 00089 Ml over I 89 over US2 Wr Wcrr carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 00089 Ml over I 89 over US2 Wr Wcrr?

The structure is 955 ft (291.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 00089 Ml over I 89 over US2 Wr Wcrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.