Historic Bridges in Vermont
987 bridges built before 1951 in Vermont still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 987 bridges in Vermont built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROARING BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,200 |
| 1ST BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Good | 1930 | 96 | 1,200 |
| BROWNS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,000 |
| N. BRANCH LAMOILLE R | Vermont | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 420 |
| LUCAS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 220 |
| FURNACE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 6,100 |
| WHETSTONE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 910 |
| BATTEN KILL RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 150 |
| WHITE CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10 |
| HALLS STREAM | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 240 |
| JENKINS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 200 |
| COOK BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 80 |
| HALL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10 |
| BLOODY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 400 |
| FURNACE BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1931 | 95 | 9,000 |
| JEWELL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1931 | 95 | 9,500 |
| MOOSE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,800 |
| GIHON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,800 |
| GIHON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,400 |
| BEAVER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,800 |
| STEVENS BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,800 |
| LULLS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,200 |
| SUNNY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,800 |
| MARSHFIELD BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1932 | 94 | 50 |
| GRASSY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 350 |
| ALDER MEADOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,200 |
| W. BR. BATTEN KILL R. | Vermont | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 5,700 |
| WELLS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,200 |
| GREAT BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,400 |
| GREAT BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,400 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 6,100 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1932 | 94 | 7,000 |
| GIHON RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 4,100 |
| GIHON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,100 |
| 2ND BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 830 |
| CRANES BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,300 |
| 1ST BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,500 |
| ALLEN BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 11,900 |
| BLACK CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 700 |
| SEYMOUR RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1933 | 93 | 820 |
| METTAWEE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,077 |
| DOG RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1933 | 93 | 400 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 150 |
| BROAD BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 10 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1933 | 93 | 2,350 |
| N. BR. DEERFIELD RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 810 |
| ALDER MEADOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,200 |
| ALDER MEADOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,200 |
| ALDER MEADOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,200 |
| ANDOVER BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,000 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.