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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRA BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 2,400 |
| N. BR. BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 3,700 |
| OSGOOD BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 1,100 |
| FLINT BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1933 | 93 | 400 |
| MOOSE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 450 |
| MOOSE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1933 | 93 | 4,300 |
| N. BR. MIDDLEBURY R. | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 180 |
| HELL HOLLOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 40 |
| DONAHUE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 350 |
| RYDER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 340 |
| WAITS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,400 |
| MILL POND BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 400 |
| BR. OF MILL RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 50 |
| N. BR. DEERFIELD RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 4,400 |
| BEAVER BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1934 | 92 | 5,500 |
| E. BR. OF NORTH RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1934 | 92 | 1,300 |
| METTAWEE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 2,400 |
| OTTER CREEK | Vermont | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 10,700 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 6,100 |
| LITTLE STONY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,500 |
| JOES BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 4,300 |
| MOSS GLEN BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 9,700 |
| WOLCOTT POND BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 5,500 |
| DEAD CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,000 |
| FAYVILLE BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,600 |
| WARM BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,600 |
| UTLEY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 500 |
| SACKETTS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,100 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,900 |
| POULTNEY RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 770 |
| 1ST BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,200 |
| TABOR BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,400 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1934 | 92 | 1,115 |
| DOG RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 3,700 |
| LAKE ELMORE OUTLET | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,200 |
| BOG BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 180 |
| JAY BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,600 |
| N. BRANCH LAMOILLE R | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,500 |
| MISSISQUOI RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1934 | 92 | 1,500 |
| HANCOCK BR. WHITE R. | Vermont | Good | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| POULTNEY RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1935 | 91 | 674 |
| SALMON BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,000 |
| HINESBURG BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| BRANCH BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1935 | 91 | 80 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| JENNY COOLIDGE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 15 |
| US 7 OVER VT RR | Vermont | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 4,300 |
| KEDRON BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1935 | 91 | 9,900 |
| COOPER BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1935 | 91 | 9,000 |
| ROARING BRANCH BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 70 |
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.