School House Bridge
N 44° 30.961 W 072° 00.593
18T E 737644 N 4933537
This is a nice little covered bridge built as an easy way for school children to cross the river and get to school. The school is now closed .
Waymark Code: WM160F
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 01/27/2007
Views: 25
Site Location: Lyndon, VT
Directions: Lyndon, VT - US-2 west under I91, right on Wheelock Rd. to bridge
Nearest Town: Lyndon, VT
Active: Yes - Foot traffic only
Bridge Number: VT-03-03
Management: Town of Lyndon
Site Status: Site Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Good
Description of Covered Bridge:
Re-Built: Well maintained
Ht. Above Water: 12 ft
Crosses Over: Branch of Passumpsic River
Primary Use: Children walking to school
Style/Design: Queen Post - Trusses are covered
Number of Spans: 1
Span/Total Length: 42 ft/ 54 ft
Floor: Narrow width planks lengthwise
Roof: Asphalt shingles (new)
Notes: Trusses are covered to keep children from climbing them
Year Built: 1879 by J. Jones, Lee Goodall, John Clement
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Wheelock Rd - Lyndon, VT - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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