US Bridges

C2001 over So. Wheelock Branch

FairPosted for load

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.3 MI JCT TH 1 + TH 32 · Structure no. 100307001203071

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C2001 over So. Wheelock Branch is a concrete slab carrying C2001 over So. Wheelock Branch in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 903 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesSo. Wheelock Branch
Location0.3 MI JCT TH 1 + TH 32
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.53522, -72.04767
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2019)
Projected traffic903 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$263,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over So. Wheelock Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is C2001 over So. Wheelock Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C2001 over So. Wheelock Branch carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C2001 over So. Wheelock Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over So. Wheelock Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.