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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 300 |
| WHETSTONE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 11,200 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,547 |
| OMPOMPANOOSUC RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,500 |
| SAXTONS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 810 |
| INDIAN RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 580 |
| FLOWER BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1937 | 89 | 610 |
| 2ND BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,000 |
| GULF STREAM | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,600 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,949 |
| SLEEPERS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 520 |
| NORTH BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 520 |
| NULHEGAN RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 470 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 8,600 |
| POTASH BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 400 |
| LEWIS CREEK | Vermont | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 40 |
| UTLEY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 50 |
| GIHON RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,500 |
| CLARENDON RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1938 | 88 | 730 |
| METTAWEE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 150 |
| THATCHER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,060 |
| WILLIE BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1938 | 88 | 450 |
| 2ND BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 75 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,500 |
| SHEPARD BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,400 |
| TURKEY MT. BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,700 |
| WINHALL RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 4,300 |
| CASTLETON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,900 |
| GREAT BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,000 |
| ROARING BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 8,100 |
| THE CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,800 |
| MUD CREEK | Vermont | Good | 1938 | 88 | 5,300 |
| PARAN CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,800 |
| DEERFIELD RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,100 |
| US 5 OVER CONN RIVER RR | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,400 |
| CLARENDON RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1938 | 88 | 520 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,300 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,700 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,900 |
| BARNARD BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,600 |
| OMPOMPANOOSUC RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 920 |
| NO. BRIDGEWATER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,700 |
| LORDS CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,200 |
| US 2 OVER NECRR | Vermont | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,200 |
| ROARING BR WALLOOMSAC BK | Vermont | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 10,100 |
| WHETSTONE BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1938 | 88 | 17,500 |
| BR. OF NESHOBE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 170 |
| BR. OF NESHOBE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| COTA BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 400 |
| NEW HAVEN RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
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.