US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Leicester River

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 6.4 MI N Jct. VT.73 W · Structure no. 200019012001092

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Leicester River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over Leicester River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 82 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,195 by 2028. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesLeicester River
Location6.4 MI N Jct. VT.73 W
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.89001, -73.10588
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2018)
Projected traffic6,195 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over Leicester River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over Leicester 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 00007 Ml over Leicester River carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Leicester River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Leicester River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.