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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEPARD BROOK | Vermont | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 500 |
| WINOOSKI RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1928 | 98 | 850 |
| THATCHER BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,830 |
| WEST RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,450 |
| LULLS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 100 |
| BLOODY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 400 |
| BLOODY BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 350 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 440 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 500 |
| BLACK RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 150 |
| WHITE RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 500 |
| WHITE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 400 |
| CURTIS HOLLOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 25 |
| N. BR. DEERFIELD RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,000 |
| METTAWEE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,700 |
| JAIL BRANCH BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,200 |
| ORANGE BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,600 |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,745 |
| WAITS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,100 |
| WAITS RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,700 |
| KINGSBURY BRANCH | Vermont | Good | 1928 | 98 | 3,100 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 720 |
| BARTON RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,100 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 920 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 420 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 420 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 420 |
| MILL BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 420 |
| BROOK | Vermont | Good | 1928 | 98 | 640 |
| POULTNEY RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1928 | 98 | 770 |
| SNOWS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 830 |
| MIDDLEBURY RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,500 |
| WHITE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,600 |
| OMPOMPANOOSUC RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1928 | 98 | 1,100 |
| OMPOMPANOOSUC RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1928 | 98 | 920 |
| OMPOMPANOOSUC RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1928 | 98 | 920 |
| 3RD BRANCH WHITE R. | Vermont | Good | 1928 | 98 | 400 |
| AYERS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,600 |
| WINOOSKI RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,500 |
| PASSUMPSIC RIVER | Vermont | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 130 |
| LAMOILLE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,700 |
| CAMP BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,800 |
| AYERS BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 400 |
| OPEN MEADOW BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 580 |
| WILD BR. LAMOILLE RIVER | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,600 |
| GIHON RIVER | Vermont | Good | 1928 | 98 | 2,700 |
| MILLER RUN | Vermont | Good | 1928 | 98 | 490 |
| CALENDAR BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 930 |
| SHELDON BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,600 |
| MOUNTAIN BROOK | Vermont | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,100 |
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.