US Bridges

US 00002 Ml over Winooski River

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.5 MI W JCT VT.12 S · Structure no. 206400006012112

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal 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 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2028. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00002 Ml
CrossesWinooski River
Location0.5 MI W JCT VT.12 S
RouteU.S. Route 2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.2615, -72.58494
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2018)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

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 6,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 00002 Ml over Winooski River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.