West Dummerston Bridge
N 42° 56.151 W 072° 36.762
18T E 694791 N 4756456
Excluding the Windsor Cornish Bridge which joins VT and NH, this is Vermont's longest active bridge. It is lighted and has a fire alarm system built in. Excellent condition
Waymark Code: WM171N
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 02/06/2007
Views: 53
Directions: Williamsville, VT - Jct of Williamsville Rd & VT-30, south on VT-30 3 mi, east on East-West Rd to bridge
Nearest Town: Dummerston, VT
Active: Yes
Bridge Number: VT-13-02
Management: Town of Shrewsbury
Site Status: Site Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Excellent
Description of Covered Bridge:
Re-Built: 1996 - Major renovation - $621,000
Ht. Above Water: 26 ft
Crosses Over: West River
Primary Use: Auto
Style/Design: Town Lattice
Number of Spans: 2
Span/Total Length: 267 ft/273 ft
Floor: 2 X 6's - lengthwise on edge.
Roof: New Metal Roof
Notes: Bridge is lighted
Year Built: 1872 by Caleb Lamson
Location (Road - City - State - Country): East-West Rd, Dummerston, VT - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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