US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Cold River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 2.1 MI N JCT Vt 103 · Structure no. 200019009611052

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Cold River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over Cold River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,175 by 2028. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesCold River
Location2.1 MI N JCT Vt 103
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.57094, -72.96425
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2018)
Projected traffic14,175 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cold River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over Cold River 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 Cold River carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Cold River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Cold River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.