US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 6.7 MI N Jct. VT.30 W · Structure no. 200019005202032

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 90 years old, older 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2028. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesUS 7 over Vt RR
Location6.7 MI N Jct. VT.30 W
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.26001, -73.00796
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,515 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR 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 Vt RR carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.