US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Furnace Brook

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 7.0 MI N Jct. U.S.4 E · Structure no. 200019010811162

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Furnace Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying US 00007 Ml over Furnace Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 94 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2028. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesFurnace Brook
Location7.0 MI N Jct. U.S.4 E
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.7011, -73.01121
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic9,450 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over Furnace Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over Furnace Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 00007 Ml over Furnace Brook carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Furnace Brook?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Furnace Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.