US Bridges

Vt 00009 Ml over City Stream

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 5.2 MI E JCT US 7 · Structure no. 200010001202172

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00009 Ml over City Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00009 Ml over City Stream in Bennington 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2028. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 00009 Ml
CrossesCity Stream
Location5.2 MI E JCT US 7
RouteState Highway 9
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.88058, -73.11669
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,305 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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$3.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00009 Ml over City Stream built?

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

What condition is Vt 00009 Ml over City Stream 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00009 Ml over City Stream carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00009 Ml over City Stream?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00009 Ml over City Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.