US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 8.1 MI N Jct. VT.30 W · Structure no. 200019005402032

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
230 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 girder and floorbeam system carrying US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesUS 7 over Vt RR
Location8.1 MI N Jct. VT.30 W
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.28093, -73.00303
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 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$2.9 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 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 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.