US Bridges

US 00BR2 Bus. over North Branch

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.1 MI W JCT Vt 12 · Structure no. 206400B2-112112

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00BR2 Bus. over North Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00BR2 Bus. over North Branch in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 5 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00BR2 Bus.
CrossesNorth Branch
Location0.1 MI W JCT Vt 12
RouteU.S. Route 0BR2
StateVermont
Coordinates44.26036, -72.57656
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,250 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

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 00BR2 Bus. over North Branch built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00BR2 Bus. over North Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 00BR2 Bus. over North Branch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 00BR2 Bus. over North Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 00BR2 Bus. over North Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.