Bridge Safety in Vermont
2,866 bridges, 114 Poor condition, avg age 61 years.
Bridge Inventory
| Total Bridges | 2,866 |
| Good Condition | 1,348 |
| Fair Condition | 1,404 |
| Poor Condition | 114 |
| Oldest Bridge | Built 1824 |
| Average Age | 61 years |
Condition Summary
| % Good | 47.0% |
| % Fair | 49.0% |
| % Poor | 4.0% |
Highest-Traffic Poor Condition Bridges in Vermont
Poor condition bridges sorted by daily traffic, the most urgent safety concerns.
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 4 VT 14 NECR WHTR | Poor | 1967 | 21,000 | - |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER NECRR | Poor | 1966 | 20,105 | - |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER NECRR | Poor | 1966 | 19,185 | - |
| I 91 OVER US 5 | Poor | 1959 | 18,300 | - |
| I 89 UNDER US 2 | Poor | 1964 | 17,800 | - |
| I 89 OVER TH NO 1 | Poor | 1970 | 16,700 | - |
| I 89 OVER WR&NECR&107 | Poor | 1968 | 15,800 | - |
| I 91 OVER VT 103 | Poor | 1963 | 15,000 | - |
| I 91 OVER US 5 | Poor | 1965 | 13,000 | - |
| I 91 OVER US 5 | Poor | 1965 | 13,000 | - |
| I 91 OVER VT 10A | Poor | 1968 | 12,500 | - |
| I 91 OVER VT 10A | Poor | 1968 | 12,500 | - |
| OTTER CREEK | Poor | 1934 | 10,700 | - |
| OTTAUQUECHEE RIVER | Poor | 1911 | 8,900 | - |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | Poor | 1920 | 7,103 | - |
| CONNECTICUT RIVER | Poor | 1930 | 6,100 | - |
| LITTLE RIVER | Poor | 1961 | 5,600 | - |
| WILLIAMS R. & GMRR | Poor | 1962 | 5,600 | - |
| WAITS RIVER | Poor | 1939 | 5,000 | - |
| N. BR. DEERFIELD RIVER | Poor | 1934 | 4,400 | - |
Oldest Bridges in Vermont
| Bridge | Condition | Year Built | Age | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUDDY BRANCH | Fair | 1824 | 202 yrs | 10 |
| MAD RIVER | Fair | 1833 | 193 yrs | 1,900 |
| OMPOMPANOOSUC RIVER | Fair | 1836 | 190 yrs | 1,250 |
| MILL RIVER | Good | 1836 | 190 yrs | 500 |
| OTTAUQUECHEE RIVER | Fair | 1836 | 190 yrs | 1,500 |
| OTTER CREEK | Good | 1838 | 188 yrs | 600 |
| WALLOOMSAC RIVER | Fair | 1840 | 186 yrs | 1,500 |
| WALLOOMSAC RIVER | Fair | 1840 | 186 yrs | 1,000 |
| OTTER CREEK | Fair | 1840 | 186 yrs | 700 |
| BLACK RIVER | Good | 1840 | 186 yrs | 10 |
Bridge Safety in Vermont
Bridge condition data for Vermont comes from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. All publicly accessible bridges with a span over 20 feet are inspected at least every 24 months by certified bridge inspectors.