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.
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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
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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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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
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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
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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.
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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.
This is part of a series on Vermont’s Covered Bridges. You can find an index here.
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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.
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This is part of a series on Vermont’s Covered Bridges. You can find an index here.
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