US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over TH8-BARNUMVILLE Road

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 1.3 MI North Exit 4 · Structure no. 200019002802062

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over TH8-BARNUMVILLE Road is a steel arch - deck carrying US 00007 Ml over TH8-BARNUMVILLE Road 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesTH8-BARNUMVILLE Road
Location1.3 MI North Exit 4
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.1899, -73.01456
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 TH8-BARNUMVILLE Road built?

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

What condition is US 00007 Ml over TH8-BARNUMVILLE Road 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 TH8-BARNUMVILLE Road carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over TH8-BARNUMVILLE Road?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over TH8-BARNUMVILLE Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.