US Bridges

Vt 00009 Ml over Roaring Branch

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 3.6 MI E JCT US 7 · Structure no. 200010001102172

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
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 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2028. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesVt 00009 Ml
CrossesRoaring Branch
Location3.6 MI E JCT US 7
RouteState Highway 9
StateVermont
Coordinates42.89589, -73.13265
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00009 Ml over Roaring Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

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 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00009 Ml over Roaring Branch?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00009 Ml over Roaring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.