US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Malletts Creek

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 1.0 MI N Jct. VT.2A · Structure no. 200285015704052

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Malletts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 00007 Ml over Malletts Creek in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 101 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 5 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,705 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesMalletts Creek
Location1.0 MI N Jct. VT.2A
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates44.56565, -73.15736
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 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 width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2018)
Projected traffic12,705 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$458,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over Malletts Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over Malletts Creek 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 US 00007 Ml over Malletts Creek carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Malletts Creek?

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

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Malletts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.