US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over I 189

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · I189 Exit 1 · Structure no. 200019147A04032

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over I 189 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over US 7 over I 189 in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,950 by 2028. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesUS 7 over I 189
LocationI189 Exit 1
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates44.44701, -73.20939
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2018)
Projected traffic40,950 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 US 7 over I 189 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over I 189 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 00007 Ml over US 7 over I 189 carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over I 189?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over US 7 over I 189?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.