US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Sugar Hollow Brook

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 7.7 MI N Jct. U.S.4 E · Structure no. 200019010911162

Built
1889
136 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Sugar Hollow Brook is a masonry culvert carrying US 00007 Ml over Sugar Hollow Brook in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 136 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 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,240 by 2028. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesSugar Hollow Brook
Location7.7 MI N Jct. U.S.4 E
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.70692, -73.02105
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2018)
Projected traffic9,240 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over Sugar Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over Sugar Hollow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 00007 Ml over Sugar Hollow Brook carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Sugar Hollow Brook?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Sugar Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.