US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over TH No 6

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 4.2 MI N Exit 2 · Structure no. 200019001702132

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over TH No 6 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over US 7 over TH No 6 in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,190 by 2028. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesUS 7 over TH No 6
Location4.2 MI N Exit 2
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.94775, -73.17725
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2018)
Projected traffic8,190 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.9 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over US 7 over TH No 6 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over TH No 6 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 US 7 over TH No 6 carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over TH No 6?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over US 7 over TH No 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.