US Bridges

Vt 0007A Alt over Furnace Brook

Fair

Bennington County, Vermont · 0.1 MI N Jct. VT.67A · Structure no. 201000000102022

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 0007A Alt over Furnace Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Vt 0007A Alt over Furnace Brook in Bennington County, Vermont. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,405 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVt 0007A Alt
CrossesFurnace Brook
Location0.1 MI N Jct. VT.67A
RouteState Highway 7A
CountyBennington County
StateVermont
Coordinates42.90199, -73.21225
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2018)
Projected traffic6,405 by 2028
Trucks11%
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

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$345,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 0007A Alt over Furnace Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 0007A Alt over Furnace Brook 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 Furnace Brook carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Vt 0007A Alt over Furnace Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 0007A Alt over Furnace Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.