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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1922 | 104 | 50 |
| OTTER CREEK | Vermont | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 1,000 |
| OTTAUQUECHEE RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1922 | 104 | 30 |
| METTAWEE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 740 |
| 2ND BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1922 | 104 | 830 |
| CITY STREAM | Vermont | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 170 |
| SNOWS BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1923 | 103 | 100 |
| WALLOOMSAC RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1923 | 103 | 9,100 |
| POULTNEY RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1923 | 103 | 1,700 |
| KEDRON BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1923 | 103 | 2,800 |
| BURGESS BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1923 | 103 | 590 |
| LAMOILLE RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1924 | 102 | 750 |
| BARTON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 2,100 |
| INDIAN RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 450 |
| CASTLETON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 5,400 |
| MALLETTS CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1924 | 102 | 12,100 |
| LAMOILLE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 410 |
| MILLER BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 300 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 50 |
| ROARING BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1925 | 101 | 60 |
| GREAT BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 270 |
| GRASSY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 250 |
| EAST BR NORTH RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 190 |
| NORTH BRANCH WELLS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,400 |
| GREEN RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2,700 |
| WAITS RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1925 | 101 | 1,400 |
| OMPOMPANOOSUC RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1925 | 101 | 2 |
| SOUTH PEACHAM BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 150 |
| MOOSE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 250 |
| CALENDAR BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 150 |
| BREWSTER RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 600 |
| FIRST BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 75 |
| CLYDE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 400 |
| WELLS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,070 |
| WEST RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 160 |
| WARDSBORO BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 540 |
| WHITE RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1926 | 100 | 880 |
| SMITH BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 5,700 |
| FLOOD BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,000 |
| FOOTE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 8,300 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 920 |
| MINK BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 660 |
| DOG RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 4,200 |
| PHERRINS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 1,000 |
| WALLOOMSAC RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 4,600 |
| NEW HAVEN RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 200 |
| MILLER RUN | Vermont | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 400 |
| LEACH CREEK | Vermont | Good | 1927 | 99 | 10 |
| BLACK CREEK | Vermont | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 200 |
| FIRST BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Good | 1927 | 99 | 100 |
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.