US Bridges

Vt 00067 Ml over Paran Creek

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.7 MI W Jct. Vt 7A · Structure no. 200100000402132

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00067 Ml over Paran Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 00067 Ml over Paran Creek in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVt 00067 Ml
CrossesParan Creek
Location0.7 MI W Jct. Vt 7A
RouteState Highway 67
StateVermont
Coordinates42.94444, -73.22183
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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$521,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00067 Ml over Paran Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00067 Ml over Paran Creek 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 Vt 00067 Ml over Paran Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00067 Ml over Paran Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00067 Ml over Paran Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.