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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1883 | 143 | 40 |
| 1ST BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Good | 1883 | 143 | 50 |
| JOES BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1886 | 140 | 100 |
| WEST RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1886 | 140 | 200 |
| NO. BR LAMOILLE R | Vermont | Fair | 1887 | 139 | 50 |
| LAMOILLE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1887 | 139 | 1,200 |
| 1ST BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1889 | 137 | 30 |
| SUGAR HOLLOW BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1889 | 137 | 8,800 |
| BLACK FALLS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 410 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1890 | 136 | 50 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 220 |
| OTTER CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1893 | 133 | 8,200 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1895 | 131 | 100 |
| STERLING BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1896 | 130 | 150 |
| N. BR. LAMOILLE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1896 | 130 | 10 |
| HOLMES CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1898 | 128 | 550 |
| STONY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1899 | 127 | 400 |
| JEWETT BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 500 |
| PARAN RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 750 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 120 |
| COX BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 1,200 |
| BULL CREEK | Vermont | Poor | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| 3RD BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 100 |
| WILLIAMS RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1900 | 126 | 20 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 4,730 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 6,958 |
| OTTAUQUECHEE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 400 |
| NESHOBE RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1900 | 126 | 9,300 |
| SIMPSON BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1900 | 126 | 1,300 |
| MILL RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1900 | 126 | 970 |
| MILLER RUN | Vermont | Good | 1900 | 126 | 4,500 |
| 1ST BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 50 |
| WINOOSKI RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1902 | 124 | 4,200 |
| BLACK CREEK | Vermont | Poor | 1903 | 123 | 100 |
| 2ND BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Good | 1904 | 122 | 60 |
| 2ND BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Good | 1904 | 122 | 40 |
| 2ND BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Good | 1904 | 122 | 20 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1904 | 122 | 10 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1905 | 121 | 720 |
| MILL RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1906 | 120 | 20 |
| OTTER CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 650 |
| CASTLETON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1908 | 118 | 40 |
| N.E.C.R.R. & DOG RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1908 | 118 | 150 |
| POWER DAM CANAL | Vermont | Poor | 1909 | 117 | 600 |
| NEW ENGLAND CENTRAL RR | Vermont | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 1,500 |
| MISSISQUOI RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1910 | 116 | 70 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 5,698 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 1,300 |
| MOLLYS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1910 | 116 | 400 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1911 | 115 | 658 |
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.