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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| BOQUE BRANCH | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 100 |
| BLACK CREEK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 100 |
| BEAVER MEADOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 150 |
| BLACK CREEK | Vermont | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| JEWETT BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 575 |
| NO. BR LAMOILLE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| BREWSTER RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 160 |
| KENFIELD BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| WHITE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 120 |
| PEACH BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 150 |
| CONN. RIVER LINE R.R. | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| HALLS BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| ORANGE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 30 |
| W. BR. OMPOMPANOOSUC R. | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 600 |
| ABBOTT BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 200 |
| W. BR. OMPOMPANOOSUC R. | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 125 |
| WAITS RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 200 |
| COPPERMINE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| MARTIN BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 250 |
| ROARING BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| BARTON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| BARTON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 1,500 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 90 |
| NESHOBE RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 30 |
| NORTH BRITTAIN BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 850 |
| CASTLETON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 640 |
| POULTNEY RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 100 |
| PERRY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 50 |
| TOWNSEND BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| CASTLETON RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 400 |
| KINGSBURY BR WINOOSKI R | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 30 |
| WINOOSKI RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 100 |
| WINOOSKI RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| WINOOSKI RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 400 |
| COX BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 250 |
| COX BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 175 |
| COX BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 750 |
| UNION BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 30 |
| DOG RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| SUNNY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| STONY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| SUNNY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 1,000 |
| SUNNY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| FLINT BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 60 |
| BULL RUN BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 100 |
| PINE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| WHETSTONE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 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.