US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over US7 over Vt 11

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · Exit 4 · Structure no. 200019002702062

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over US7 over Vt 11 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over US7 over Vt 11 in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,510 by 2028. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesUS7 over Vt 11
LocationExit 4
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.17443, -73.03118
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic6,510 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over US7 over Vt 11 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over US7 over Vt 11 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 US7 over Vt 11 carry?

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

How long is US 00007 Ml over US7 over Vt 11?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over US7 over Vt 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.