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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEDGEHOG BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,800 |
| LEMON FAIR RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,100 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,700 |
| OMPOMPANOOSUC RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 920 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,800 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,800 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,800 |
| HUNTINGTON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,700 |
| TEXAS HILL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,100 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,700 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,300 |
| EAST BRANCH PASSUMPSIC R | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 940 |
| N. BRANCH LAMOILLE R | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 910 |
| ROARING BR WALLOOMSAC BK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,000 |
| WHETSTONE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 910 |
| GREENDALE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| W. BR. DEAD CREEK | Vermont | Good | 1940 | 86 | 360 |
| SO. BR. MIDDLEBURY RIV | Vermont | Good | 1940 | 86 | 220 |
| SO. WHEELOCK BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 860 |
| WELLS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 300 |
| MILLER RUN | Vermont | Good | 1940 | 86 | 400 |
| MOOSE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,500 |
| COOKVILLE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 550 |
| MUD BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 250 |
| COOK BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 150 |
| NESHOBE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 225 |
| NORTH BRITTAIN BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 450 |
| NORTH BRITTAIN BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 450 |
| MARTINS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 100 |
| SAXTONS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| WILLIAMS RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1940 | 86 | 530 |
| WILLIAMS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| BROAD BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 160 |
| GREENDALE BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| GREENDALE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| ROARING BRANCH | Vermont | Good | 1940 | 86 | 4,500 |
| AMES HILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 10,700 |
| E. BR NORTH R | Vermont | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,200 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 6,400 |
| UTLEY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,700 |
| BAKER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,200 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,100 |
| MID. BR WILLIAMS RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1940 | 86 | 680 |
| SAXTONS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,700 |
| SAXTONS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| SAXTONS RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1940 | 86 | 140 |
| SAXTONS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 140 |
| MILL RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| ELM BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,300 |
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.