US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Laplatte River

Good

Chittenden County, Vermont · 4.4 MI S Jct. I189 · Structure no. 200019014404132

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Laplatte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over Laplatte River in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,955 by 2028. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesLaplatte River
Location4.4 MI S Jct. I189
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates44.38687, -73.22524
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2018)
Projected traffic17,955 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over Laplatte River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over Laplatte River 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 Laplatte River carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Laplatte River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Laplatte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.