US Bridges

C3058 over So. Wheelock Branch

PoorPosted for load

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.08 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1 · Structure no. 100307003303071

Built
1881
144 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

C3058 over So. Wheelock Branch is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying C3058 over So. Wheelock Branch in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1881 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 144 years old, older than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesC3058
CrossesSo. Wheelock Branch
Location0.08 MI to JCT W CL2 TH1
StateVermont
Coordinates44.51642, -72.01659
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$690,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C3058 over So. Wheelock Branch built?

It was built in 1881, making it 144 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is C3058 over So. Wheelock Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does C3058 over So. Wheelock Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C3058 over So. Wheelock Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C3058 over So. Wheelock Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.