US Bridges

Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 7A

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.4 MI E JCT Vt 67 a · Structure no. 200110007W02022

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 7A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 7A 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2028. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesVt 00279 Ml
CrossesVt 279 over Vt 7A
Location0.4 MI E JCT Vt 67 a
RouteState Highway 279
StateVermont
Coordinates42.90556, -73.21169
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 7A built?

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

What condition is Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 7A 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 Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 7A carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 7A?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00279 Ml over Vt 279 over Vt 7A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.