US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Baker Brook

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 6.4 MI S Jct. VT.140 · Structure no. 200019006611062

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Baker Brook is a concrete slab carrying US 00007 Ml over Baker Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 85 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesBaker Brook
Location6.4 MI S Jct. VT.140
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.38479, -72.99819
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 Baker Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over Baker Brook 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 Baker Brook carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Baker Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Baker Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.