Robbins Nest Bridge
N 44° 10.713 W 072° 28.264
18T E 702147 N 4894814
This bridge is right in the middle of the city, privately built as an entrance to a nice log home. The sign on the bridge shows it as a toll bridge (LOL).
Waymark Code: WM147M
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2007
Views: 25
Directions: Barre, VT - Follow US-302 south to a point 3.1 miles beyond the junction with VT-14. Bridge on west side of highway
Nearest Town: Barre, VT
Active: Yes
Bridge Number: VT-12-18
Management: Private
Site Status: Private, but open
Current Condition of Bridge: Very Good
Description of Covered Bridge:
Re-Built: Early 1990's steel beams and restoration
Ht. Above Water: 6 ft
Crosses Over: Jail Branch of Winooski River
Primary Use: Auto
Style/Design: Modified Queen Post with braces in rafters - vertical rods
Number of Spans: 1
Span/Total Length: 56 ft/ 58 ft
Floor: Crosswise boards on top of beams - possibly 3 layers
Roof: New silver metal roof
Year Built: 1962-64 by Robert Robbins
Location (Road - City - State - Country): US-302 - Barre, VT - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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