US Bridges

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR

Fair

Rutland County, Vermont · 0.7 MI S Jct. VT.140 · Structure no. 200137008011252

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR 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 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,510 by 2028. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 00007 Ml
CrossesUS 7 over Vt RR
Location0.7 MI S Jct. VT.140
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.46195, -72.97934
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR built?

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

What condition is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR 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 US 7 over Vt RR carry?

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

How long is US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 00007 Ml over US 7 over Vt RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.