US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Little River

Poor

Washington County, Vermont · 1.3 MI W JCT VT.100 N · Structure no. 200284004412182

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00002 Ml over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00002 Ml over Little River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,880 by 2028. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesLittle River
Location1.3 MI W JCT VT.100 N
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.35218, -72.77845
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2018)
Projected traffic5,880 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00002 Ml over Little River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00002 Ml over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 00002 Ml over Little River carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Little River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.