US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Mill River

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 2.1 MI S Jct. VT.103 · Structure no. 200019090S11052

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Mill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over Mill River in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,190 by 2028. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesMill River
Location2.1 MI S Jct. VT.103
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.51418, -72.96777
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2018)
Projected traffic8,190 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over Mill River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Mill River?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Mill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.