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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYLER BRANCH | Vermont | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 70 |
| OTTAUQUECHEE RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1911 | 115 | 8,900 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1912 | 114 | 227 |
| W. BRANCH BATTEN KILL R. | Vermont | Good | 1912 | 114 | 12,500 |
| GREEN MOUNTAIN RWY. | Vermont | Poor | 1913 | 113 | 100 |
| JONES BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 80 |
| COBB BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1914 | 112 | 10 |
| LEE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 10 |
| STLAWRENCE ATLANTIC RR | Vermont | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 30 |
| BRIDGEWATER BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1914 | 112 | 20 |
| WHETSTONE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1914 | 112 | 15,500 |
| E. BR. PASSUMPSIC RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 100 |
| CONN. RIVER LINE R.R. | Vermont | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 380 |
| GREAT BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 400 |
| KNOB HILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 5,600 |
| POULTNEY RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1915 | 111 | 1,000 |
| OTTER CREEK | Vermont | Good | 1915 | 111 | 250 |
| NEW ENGLAND CENTRAL RR | Vermont | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 750 |
| FLOWER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 2,400 |
| NORTH BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1916 | 110 | 5,000 |
| KEDRON BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1918 | 108 | 75 |
| KEDRON BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1918 | 108 | 75 |
| W. BR. DEAD CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| POTASH BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 200 |
| LITTLE NOTCH BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| LITTLE OTTER CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| NEW HAVEN RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 200 |
| NEW HAVEN RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| BR LITTLE OTTER CRK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 200 |
| LEMON FAIR RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| WALLOOMSAC RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 100 |
| METTAWEE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 150 |
| BATTEN KILL RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 1,000 |
| WHITE CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| GREEN RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 30 |
| N. BR. HOOSIC RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 150 |
| WINHALL RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 150 |
| ROARING BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 140 |
| STAMFORD STREAM | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| PEACHAM HOLLOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 150 |
| STEVENS RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 125 |
| STEVENS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 100 |
| MILLER RUN | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 200 |
| SOUTH WHEELOCK BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 250 |
| SLEEPERS RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 100 |
| MILLER RUN | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 350 |
| MILLER RUN | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| CALENDAR BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 30 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| JOINER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
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.