US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over N.E.C. RR

Fair

Chittenden County, Vermont · 0.1 MI N Jct. VT.15 · Structure no. 205100015104182

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over N.E.C. RR is a concrete slab carrying US 00007 Ml over US 7 over N.E.C. RR in Chittenden County, Vermont. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesUS 7 over N.E.C. RR
Location0.1 MI N Jct. VT.15
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates44.49214, -73.18652
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2018)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N.E.C. RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over N.E.C. RR 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 US 7 over N.E.C. RR carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over N.E.C. RR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over US 7 over N.E.C. RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.