US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Neshobe River

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.2 MI S Jct. VT.73 · Structure no. 200019011411022

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Neshobe River is a masonry culvert carrying US 00007 Ml over Neshobe River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,765 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesNeshobe River
Location0.2 MI S Jct. VT.73
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.79929, -73.08876
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.
Culvert8 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2018)
Projected traffic9,765 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Neshobe River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

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

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Neshobe River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Neshobe River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.