US Bridges

Vt 0007A Alt over W. Branch Batten Kill R.

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.01 M N JCT VT.11 East · Structure no. 200137002902062

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 0007A Alt over W. Branch Batten Kill R. is a masonry culvert carrying Vt 0007A Alt over W. Branch Batten Kill R. in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 113 years old, older 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,125 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 0007A Alt
CrossesW. Branch Batten Kill R.
Location0.01 M N JCT VT.11 East
RouteState Highway 7A
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.17641, -73.05743
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2018)
Projected traffic13,125 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$302,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 0007A Alt over W. Branch Batten Kill R. built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Vt 0007A Alt over W. Branch Batten Kill R. 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 0007A Alt over W. Branch Batten Kill R. carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 0007A Alt over W. Branch Batten Kill R.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Vt 0007A Alt over W. Branch Batten Kill R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.