US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Necrr

Fair

Franklin County, Vermont · 2.2 MI S Jct. VT.36 E · Structure no. 200285016906132

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Necrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Necrr in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 89 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,485 by 2028. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesUS 7 over Necrr
Location2.2 MI S Jct. VT.36 E
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates44.78239, -73.10409
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2018)
Projected traffic16,485 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Necrr built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Necrr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Necrr carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Necrr?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.