Village Bridge
N 44° 11.362 W 072° 49.909
18T E 673279 N 4895191
This is Vermont's second oldest bridge, well maintained, and under constant use. Graton used real wooden ship knees in its restoration.
Waymark Code: WM16TY
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 02/04/2007
Views: 31
Directions: Waitsfield, VT - VT-100 south to Waitsfield, east on Bridge St. to bridge
Nearest Town: Waitsfield, VT
Active: Yes
Bridge Number: VT-12-14
Management: Town of Waitsfield
Site Status: Site Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Good
Description of Covered Bridge:
Re-Built: 1973 - by Milton Graton Assoc. and again 1992 by Paul & Jan Lewandoski
Ht. Above Water: 14 ft
Crosses Over: Mad River
Primary Use: Auto
Style/Design: Multiple King Post with Burr Arch
Number of Spans: 1
Span/Total Length: 105 ft/ 113 ft
Floor: 3X10 planks lengthwise
Roof: New metal roof
Notes: Walkway added in 1940 - There is an arch on the walkway - Covered Walkway on side -
4 new ship's knees at town end of bridge
Year Built: 1833
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Bridge St. - Waitsfield, VT - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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