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US 00007 Ml over New Haven River

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 4.8 MI S Jct. VT.17 E · Structure no. 200019012901132

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over New Haven River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over New Haven River in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,715 by 2028. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesNew Haven River
Location4.8 MI S Jct. VT.17 E
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyAddison County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.06319, -73.16824
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2018)
Projected traffic8,715 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over New Haven River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over New Haven 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 New Haven River carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over New Haven River?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over New Haven River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.