US Bridges

Vt 0007A Alt over Vt 7A over Vt RR

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.2 MI S Jct. Vt 67 · Structure no. 20013703A102132

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 0007A Alt over Vt 7A over Vt RR is a steel arch - deck carrying Vt 0007A Alt over Vt 7A over Vt RR in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVt 0007A Alt
CrossesVt 7A over Vt RR
Location0.2 MI S Jct. Vt 67
RouteState Highway 7A
StateVermont
Coordinates42.94784, -73.21127
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 0007A Alt over Vt 7A over Vt RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 0007A Alt over Vt 7A over Vt RR 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 Vt 7A over Vt RR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vt 0007A Alt over Vt 7A over Vt RR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 0007A Alt over Vt 7A over Vt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.