Vt 00009 Ml over Roaring Branch
GoodBennington County, Vermont · 2.0 MI E Jct. U.S. 7 · Structure no. 200010000902022
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vt 00009 Ml over Roaring Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00009 Ml over Roaring Branch in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2028. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vt 00009 Ml over Roaring Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Vt 00009 Ml over Roaring Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Vt 00009 Ml over Roaring Branch carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Vt 00009 Ml over Roaring Branch?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Vt 00009 Ml over Roaring Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.