US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over TH No 5

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 5.4 MI N Exit 2 · Structure no. 200019001802132

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over TH No 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over US 7 over TH No 5 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 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,190 by 2028. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesUS 7 over TH No 5
Location5.4 MI N Exit 2
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates42.96596, -73.16379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2018)
Projected traffic8,190 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over US 7 over TH No 5 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 5 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 00007 Ml over US 7 over TH No 5 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 5?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over US 7 over TH No 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.