US Bridges

C2001 over So. Wheelock Branch

FairPosted for load

Caledonia County, Vermont · 0.5 MI JCT TH 1 + TH 24 · Structure no. 100307005603071

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C2001 over So. Wheelock Branch in Caledonia County, Vermont. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 6 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC2001
CrossesSo. Wheelock Branch
Location0.5 MI JCT TH 1 + TH 24
CountyCaledonia County
StateVermont
Coordinates44.53741, -72.06627
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$737,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C2001 over So. Wheelock Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

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 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C2001 over So. Wheelock Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.