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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO. BR. DEERFIELD R. | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| SO. BR. DEERFIELD R. | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| PRUDDY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| GREEN RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 60 |
| PINE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| N. BR. HOOSIC R. | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 500 |
| PRESTON BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 500 |
| LAPLATTE RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 850 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 880 |
| ROCK RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| KENFIELD BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 400 |
| HARRIMAN BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 25 |
| BARTON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 350 |
| HUBBARDTON RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 750 |
| BRESEE MILL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 250 |
| RUSSELL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 150 |
| OTTAUQUECHEE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 220 |
| RIDLEY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 150 |
| RIDLEY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| GRASSY BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 500 |
| BLUE BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 400 |
| S. BR. SAXTONS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 500 |
| SAXTONS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| BROAD BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 450 |
| GREEN RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 300 |
| HINESBURG BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 70 |
| HINESBURG BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| BRANCH BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 190 |
| GREEN RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 220 |
| BALL MTN. BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 150 |
| BALL MTN. BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 300 |
| BALL MTN. BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 75 |
| BALL MTN. BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 75 |
| GULF BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| ADAMS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 180 |
| MARLBORO BR.ROCK R. | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| WORDEN BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| MARLBORO BR.ROCK R. | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 20 |
| WARDSBORO BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 160 |
| BAKER BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 10 |
| BAKER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| STRATTON HILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 30 |
| SMITH BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 400 |
| ROCK RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 180 |
| TANNERY BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| SIMPSON BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| SIMPSON BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 60 |
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.