US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Benn SH N

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.2 MI E JCT Vt 7A @ Ex 2 · Structure no. 200019016N02022

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Benn SH N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Benn SH N in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,445 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesUS 7 over Benn SH N
Location0.2 MI E JCT Vt 7A @ Ex 2
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates42.92315, -73.20496
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2018)
Projected traffic11,445 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Benn SH N built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Benn SH N 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 Benn SH N carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Benn SH N?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Benn SH N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.