US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over Otter Creek

Good

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.8 MI S Jct. VT.140 · Structure no. 200137007911252

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over Otter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over Otter Creek in Rutland County, Vermont. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,510 by 2028. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.8 MI S Jct. VT.140
RouteU.S. Route 7
StateVermont
Coordinates43.46094, -72.98065
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic6,510 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 00007 Ml over Otter 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 Otter Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 00007 Ml over Otter Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.