US 00007 RAMP
Carrying US 00007 RAMP over US 7 RAMP A OVER VT 279
1.0 MI N JCT VT 7A @ EX 1, Bennington, Vermont
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
US 00007 RAMP in Bennington, Vermont is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory.
Built in 1973, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure VT:200019014A02022
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · SUB-LED · HEAVY-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-GOOD
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-GOOD Good
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: US 00007 RAMP
The US 00007 RAMP bridge in Bennington, Vermont carries US 00007 RAMP over US 7 RAMP A OVER VT 279. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 70.7 meters (232 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Vermont bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
How US 00007 RAMP compares
Age against the county: built in 1973, earlier than 93 of Bennington's 215 bridges with a recorded construction year (43%), against a county median build year of 1970. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Vermont bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (2,861 of 2,862 rated).
US 00007 RAMP vs every rated Vermont bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
35 Top 55% higher than 45% of 2,861 bridges
rated Vermont bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Bennington inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 215 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 70.7 m (232 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200019014A02022
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 00007 RAMP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US 00007 RAMP against other structures in Bennington and across Vermont. Vermont bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 00007 RAMP?
US 00007 RAMP in Bennington, Vermont has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 00007 RAMP inspected?
US 00007 RAMP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 00007 RAMP is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 00007 RAMP?
US 00007 RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 00007 RAMP?
US 00007 RAMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 00007 RAMP and does age affect safety?
US 00007 RAMP was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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