US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Little Otter Creek

Fair

Addison County, Vermont · 1.1 MI N Jct. VT.22A · Structure no. 200019013701052

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Little Otter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over Little Otter Creek in Addison County, Vermont. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,335 by 2028. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesLittle Otter Creek
Location1.1 MI N Jct. VT.22A
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates44.19811, -73.24879
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2018)
Projected traffic13,335 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over Little Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over Little Otter Creek 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 Little Otter Creek carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Little Otter Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Little Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.