US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Roaring Branch

Good

Bennington County, Vermont · 1.0 MI N JCT Vt 9 · Structure no. 201000001102022

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Roaring Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over Roaring Branch 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,865 by 2028. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesRoaring Branch
Location1.0 MI N JCT Vt 9
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates42.89281, -73.20016
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2018)
Projected traffic11,865 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Ml over Roaring Branch built?

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

What condition is US 00007 Ml over Roaring Branch 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 Ml over Roaring Branch carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Roaring Branch?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Roaring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.