US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Rock River

Good

Franklin County, Vermont · 5.3 MI N Jct. VT.78 W · Structure no. 200285018206092

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Rock River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over Rock River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2028. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesRock River
Location5.3 MI N Jct. VT.78 W
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates44.989, -73.0883
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic441 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over Rock River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over Rock 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 00007 Ml over Rock River carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Rock River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Rock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.