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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAXTONS RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| HALL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| BRANCH BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| WEST RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 40 |
| EAST PUTNEY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 200 |
| NEW ENGLAND CENTRAL RR | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| RAKE BRANCH DEERFIELD R | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 30 |
| WARDSBORO BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 80 |
| NORTH RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| NORTH RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| NORTH RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| NORTH RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 30 |
| WILLIAMS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 250 |
| WILLIAMS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 100 |
| OTTAUQUECHEE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 208 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 150 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 250 |
| JEWELL BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| BROAD BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| BROAD BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 10 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 5 |
| 1ST BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 20 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1919 | 107 | 150 |
| HUBBARD BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 30 |
| LAMOILLE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 2,500 |
| KINGSBURY BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 2,900 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 390 |
| WELLS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 960 |
| MINISTER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 1,500 |
| JAIL BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 1,000 |
| STVNS BR WINOOSKI R | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 5,200 |
| GUNNERS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 2,800 |
| LAMOILLE VALLEY RR | Vermont | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| TABOR BR.WAITS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 40 |
| MAD RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| GREAT BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 270 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 7,103 |
| WATSONS BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| BROAD BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 30 |
| BAKER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| NEW ENGLAND CENTRAL RR | Vermont | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 300 |
| KEDRON BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 10 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1920 | 106 | 5,300 |
| VERMONT RAILWAY | Vermont | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| JAIL BRANCH | Vermont | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 11,000 |
| FIRST BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 200 |
| RIDLEY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 200 |
| WALLOOMSAC RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 2,000 |
| PARAN CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1921 | 105 | 5,300 |
| WEST BR. PASSUMPSIC RIV. | Vermont | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 350 |
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.