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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| FAIR BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 50 |
| WARDSBORO BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 20 |
| PLUMBS BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 200 |
| HALL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,120 |
| HALL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,120 |
| MEADOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,120 |
| BILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 260 |
| N BR DEERFIELD RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,148 |
| BEAVER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 900 |
| N. BR. OTTAUQUECHEE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 660 |
| PINNEY HOLLOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 100 |
| N. BR. OTTAUQUECHEE R. | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| SO BR WILLIAMS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 60 |
| MID. BR WILLIAMS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 750 |
| BINGO BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 60 |
| BINGO BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 70 |
| BINGO BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 40 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 300 |
| WEST RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 150 |
| BINNEY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,400 |
| BEAVER BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 8,000 |
| E. BR. OF NORTH RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,700 |
| E. BR. OF NORTH RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,700 |
| N. BR. DEERFIELD RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,800 |
| WARDSBORO BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,300 |
| METTAWEE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,700 |
| POULTNEY RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,400 |
| OTTAUQUECHEE RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 8,300 |
| WAITS RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,300 |
| ELLIS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,100 |
| ROCK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,200 |
| ADAMS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,200 |
| OVERFLOW BR. DEERFIELD R | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,100 |
| FALL RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 900 |
| SALMON BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,100 |
| WAITS RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 5,000 |
| PIKE HOLLOW BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 490 |
| ROARING BRANCH BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 70 |
| SAXTONS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 810 |
| SAXTONS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,700 |
| SAXTONS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 260 |
| SAXTONS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,100 |
| WILLIAMS RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,900 |
| PINNEY HOLLOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 770 |
| PINNEY HOLLOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 770 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,400 |
| KEDRON BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,800 |
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.