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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,300 |
| DEAD CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,500 |
| MORRILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 740 |
| NORTH BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,100 |
| EAST CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 13,000 |
| MIDDLEBURY RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 200 |
| GREEN RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 200 |
| STEVENS RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| COLD RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 600 |
| N. BR. BALL MT.BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 140 |
| BILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,120 |
| WHITE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 10 |
| 1ST BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 350 |
| SEAVERS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 300 |
| WINHALL RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,700 |
| WEST RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,000 |
| PATCH BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,200 |
| WHITE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,100 |
| ALDER MEADOW BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,100 |
| HOLLOW BRK | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,700 |
| US 5 OVER NECRR | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,200 |
| GREEN RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 700 |
| E PUTNEY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,100 |
| NORTH BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,300 |
| FLOWER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,400 |
| FLOWER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,400 |
| LULLS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,200 |
| BATTEN KILL RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1936 | 90 | 830 |
| E. BR. DEAD CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,700 |
| FREEMANS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 770 |
| US 7 OVER NECRR | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 15,700 |
| WALLOOMSAC RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,000 |
| ALLEN BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 12,800 |
| US 5 OVER CONN RIVER RR | Vermont | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,300 |
| ROBBINS BR. WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| BEAVER RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 250 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 230 |
| CONN RIVER LINE RR | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,005 |
| SO. WHEELOCK BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| HUNTINGTON RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,345 |
| ROARING BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1937 | 89 | 50 |
| THE BRANCH | Vermont | Good | 1937 | 89 | 350 |
| BLACK CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 220 |
| SEYMOUR RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1937 | 89 | 404 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 50 |
| THATCHER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,060 |
| SALMON BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 650 |
| JEWELL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 600 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 400 |
| GREAT BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 600 |
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.