US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Roaring Branch

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Bennington County, Vermont · 0.9 MI N Exit 3 · Structure no. 200019002202152

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Roaring Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over Roaring Branch in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,510 by 2028. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesRoaring Branch
Location0.9 MI N Exit 3
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.06048, -73.12514
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic6,510 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over Roaring Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00007 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 00007 Ml over Roaring Branch carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Roaring Branch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Roaring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.