US Bridges

Vt 0007A Alt over Batten Kill River

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 1.8 MI N Jct. VT.313 · Structure no. 200137001602012

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 0007A Alt over Batten Kill River is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 0007A Alt over Batten Kill River in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 96 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2028. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 0007A Alt
CrossesBatten Kill River
Location1.8 MI N Jct. VT.313
RouteState Highway 7A
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.09791, -73.14072
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 0007A Alt over Batten Kill River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Vt 0007A Alt over Batten Kill River 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 0007A Alt over Batten Kill River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 0007A Alt over Batten Kill River?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 0007A Alt over Batten Kill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.