US Bridges

US 00007 Ramp over US 7 Ramp over Vt 279

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.5 MI N JCT Vt 7A · Structure no. 200719013N02022

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ramp over US 7 Ramp over Vt 279 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ramp over US 7 Ramp over Vt 279 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2028. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ramp
CrossesUS 7 Ramp over Vt 279
Location0.5 MI N JCT Vt 7A
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates42.90227, -73.19956
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US 00007 Ramp over US 7 Ramp over Vt 279 built?

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

What condition is US 00007 Ramp over US 7 Ramp over Vt 279 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 US 00007 Ramp over US 7 Ramp over Vt 279 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ramp over US 7 Ramp over Vt 279?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ramp over US 7 Ramp over Vt 279?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.