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May 20, 2013

Thetford Center (Sayres) Covered Bridge, Vermont

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Thetford Center (Sayres) Covered Bridge, Vermont

Thetford Center (Sayres) Covered Bridge, Vermont


When Built: 1839

Builders: Not known

Description: In 1963 the center concrete pier was added to allow for heavier traffic load. The 1997 repairs were required after a truck truck attemted to drive through with its bed raised, destroying part of the ceiling supports.

 

Thetford Center (Sayres) Covered Bridge, Vermont Thetford Center (Sayres) Covered Bridge, Vermont


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May 13, 2013

Braley (Johnson, Upper, Blaisdell) Covered Bridge, Vermont

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Braley (Johnson, Upper, Blaisdell) Covered Bridge, Vermont

Braley (Johnson, Upper, Blaisdell) Covered Bridge, Vermont


When Built: 1904

Builders: Not known

Description: Originally built in 1883 as an uncovered box pony with kingpost, it was given another half height layer of multiple kingposts when roofed in 1904. The only other bridge like this is nearby Guilford Covered Bridge.

 

Braley (Johnson, Upper, Blaisdell) Covered Bridge, Vermont

Braley (Johnson, Upper, Blaisdell) Covered Bridge, Vermont


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May 7, 2013

Old Burrington (Randall) Covered Bridge, Vermont

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Old Burrington (Randall) Covered Bridge, Vermont

Old Burrington (Randall) Covered Bridge, Vermont


When Built: 1865

Builders: Not known

Description: The bridge has been bypassed and in 2011 was not in the best condition

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May 1, 2013

Taftsville Covered Bridge, Vermont

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Taftsville Covered Bridge, Vermont

Taftsville Covered Bridge, Vermont


When Built: 1836

Builders: Solomon Emmons III

Description: This is Vermont’s third oldest bridge and it has a unique and interesting construction. In 2011 it was damaged by flooding from Hurricane Irene and in 2012 was undergoing repairs.

 

Taftsville Covered Bridge, Vermont

Taftsville Covered Bridge, Vermont


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April 25, 2013

Lincoln Covered Bridge, Vermont

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Lincoln Covered Bridge, Vermont

Lincoln Covered Bridge, Vermont


When Built: 1877

Builders: R.W. & B.H. Pinney

Description: The Pratt Truss with an arch is an interesting combination, perhaps unique to this bridge.

 

Lincoln Covered Bridge, Vermont

Lincoln Covered Bridge, Vermont


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April 19, 2013

East Shoreham Railroad (Rutland Railroad) Covered Bridge, Vermont

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East Shoreham Railroad (Rutland Railroad) Covered Bridge, Vermont

East Shoreham Railroad (Rutland Railroad) Covered Bridge, Vermont


When Built: 1897

Builders: Rutland Railroad Company

Description:  One of two covered railroad bridges surviving in Vermont, this is a wonderful structure which ceased rail traffic in 1951.

East Shoreham Railroad (Rutland Railroad) Covered Bridge, Vermont East Shoreham Railroad (Rutland Railroad) Covered Bridge, Vermont

 

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April 13, 2013

Gorham (Goodnough) Covered Bridge, Vermont

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Gorham (Goodnough) Covered Bridge, Vermont

Gorham (Goodnough) Covered Bridge, Vermont


When Built: 2004 (Replaced a bridge built in 1842)

Builders: Abraham Owens & Nichols Powers (Original bridge)

Description: This historically authentic bridge replaced the original built in 1842. Nichols Powers, one of the most famous of bridge builders, was Owen’s apprentice but by the 1840s when the original was built, he had become his partner.

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April 7, 2013

Salmond (Middle) Covered Bridge, Vermont

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Salmond (Middle) Covered Bridge, Vermont

Salmond (Middle) Covered Bridge, Vermont


When Built: c1875

Builders: James F. Tasker

Description: This bridge was originally located near Stoughton Pond and crossed the Black River. It was moved when a reservoir was being built in that area and was used as a storage shed. In 1986 it was restored to use as a bridge when it was moved to its presenty site.

Salmond (Middle) Covered Bridge, Vermont Salmond (Middle) Covered Bridge, Vermont

 

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