US Bridges

US 00BR2 Bus. over Winooski River

Fair

Washington County, Vermont · 0.1 MI N Jct. U.S.2 · Structure no. 206400B2-212112

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00BR2 Bus. over Winooski River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00BR2 Bus. over Winooski River in Washington County, Vermont. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,235 by 2028. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00BR2 Bus.
CrossesWinooski River
Location0.1 MI N Jct. U.S.2
RouteU.S. Route 0BR2
CountyWashington County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.25792, -72.57747
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2018)
Projected traffic11,235 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 00BR2 Bus. over Winooski River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00BR2 Bus. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 00BR2 Bus. over Winooski River carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 00BR2 Bus. over Winooski River?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 00BR2 Bus. over Winooski River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.