US Bridges

Nh 10A Wheelock ST over Connecticut River

Fair

Windsor County, Vermont · 0.1 MI from Vermont Sl · Structure no. 200170B00314112

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nh 10A Wheelock ST over Connecticut River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nh 10A Wheelock ST over Connecticut River in Windsor County, Vermont. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,920 by 2042. The structure is 465 ft (141.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNh 10A Wheelock ST
CrossesConnecticut River
Location0.1 MI from Vermont Sl
RouteCity Street 10A
CountyWindsor County
StateVermont
Coordinates43.7036, -72.29966
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length465 ft (141.8 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,460 (2020)
Projected traffic19,920 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nh 10A Wheelock ST over Connecticut River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nh 10A Wheelock ST over Connecticut River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nh 10A Wheelock ST over Connecticut River carry?

About 13,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nh 10A Wheelock ST over Connecticut River?

The structure is 465 ft (141.8 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Nh 10A Wheelock ST over Connecticut River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.