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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. BR. WILLIAMS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 680 |
| PINNEY HOLLOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 770 |
| FURNACE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 640 |
| LITTLE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 470 |
| FREEMANS BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1947 | 79 | 1,100 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 1,100 |
| PIKE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 960 |
| EAST CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,100 |
| EAST CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 9,900 |
| STEVENS BRANCH | Vermont | Good | 1947 | 79 | 4,700 |
| BIG BLACK BRANCH BRK | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 75 |
| WALLOOMSAC RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 800 |
| W. BR. DEERFIELD RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1948 | 78 | 310 |
| STEVENS RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1948 | 78 | 870 |
| SO. PEACHAM BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 200 |
| BEAVER MEADOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 300 |
| MILL RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,100 |
| MILLER BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 400 |
| W. BR. OMPOMPANOOSUC R. | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 400 |
| OMPOMPANOOSUC RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 500 |
| EAST BAY | Vermont | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 78 |
| ATHENS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 300 |
| BEMIS BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1948 | 78 | 100 |
| GREEN RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 220 |
| BROAD BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1948 | 78 | 190 |
| LAKE RESCUE | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 150 |
| WILLIAMS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 30 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,400 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,500 |
| EAST CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,400 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1948 | 78 | 390 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1948 | 78 | 830 |
| MINE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,800 |
| DEAD CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,800 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,100 |
| LAPLATTE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,800 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1948 | 78 | 300 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 880 |
| LAPLATTE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,000 |
| E.BR.DEAD CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 100 |
| HOOSIC RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 400 |
| PEACHAM HOLLOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 400 |
| JOES BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 300 |
| SO. WHEELOCK BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 860 |
| MORRILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 200 |
| HOLLOW BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1949 | 77 | 500 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 750 |
| THE BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 10 |
| HUBBARTON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 700 |
| UNION BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 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.