US Bridges

Beech Ridge Road over Private Road over US7 Ml

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 2.2 MI North Exit 4 · Structure no. 2002060D2902062

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Ridge Road over Private Road over US7 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech Ridge Road over Private Road over US7 Ml in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2029. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBeech Ridge Road
CrossesPrivate Road over US7 Ml
Location2.2 MI North Exit 4
StateVermont
Coordinates43.20205, -73.01129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Beech Ridge Road over Private Road over US7 Ml built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Ridge Road over Private Road over US7 Ml 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 Beech Ridge Road over Private Road over US7 Ml carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Beech Ridge Road over Private Road over US7 Ml?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Ridge Road over Private Road over US7 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.