US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over East Creek

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 2.6 MI N Jct. U.S.4 E · Structure no. 200019010311202

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over East Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over East Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,970 by 2028. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesEast Creek
Location2.6 MI N Jct. U.S.4 E
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.64541, -72.98511
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2018)
Projected traffic11,970 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 East Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over East Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 00007 Ml over East Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over East Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over East Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.