Gold Brook Bridge
N 44° 26.434 W 072° 40.792
18T E 684633 N 4923425
This is one of the few Howe Truss bridges left in VT - An unusual truss for such a short bridge.
Waymark Code: WM1294
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2006
Views: 37
Site Location: Stowe, VT
Directions: Stowe, VT - VT-100 south, east on Gold Brook Road to bridge
Nearest Town: Stowe, VT
Active: Yes
Bridge Number: VT-08-12
Management: Town of Stowe
Site Status: Site Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Good
Description of Covered Bridge:
Re-Built: Well Maintained throughout the years
Ht. Above Water: 19 ft
Crosses Over: Gold Brook
Primary Use: Auto
Style/Design: Howe Truss
Number of Spans: 1
Span/Total Length: 49 ft/ 55 ft
Floor: 3 X 8 planks lengthwise
Roof: New gray metal roof
Year Built: 1844 by John Smith
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Gold Brook Rd - Stowe, VT - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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