Williamsville Bridge
N 42° 56.568 W 072° 41.210
18T E 688720 N 4757058
This bridge is on a very heavily traveled road. Because of that, the bridge has undergone several repairs. It is due for a major re-building soon. The gluelam beams inside are an amazing feat of engineering. Don't miss this one!
Waymark Code: WM176N
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 02/08/2007
Views: 36
Directions: So. Newfane, VT - Go east on Dover Rd about1 mile to bridge
Nearest Town: Williamsville, VT
Active: Yes
Bridge Number: VT-13-05
Management: Town of Newfane
Site Status: Site Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Fair - Good - But deteriorating fast
Description of Covered Bridge:
Re-built: Some repairs over the years - 1981 concrete pier added
Ht. Above Water: 21 ft
Crosses Over: Rock River (or Stoney Brook)
Primary Use: Auto
Style/Design: Town Lattice obscured by 6 ft high double laminated (53 lams) 2 X 8 beams both sides
Number of Spans: 1
Span/Total Length: 117 ft
Floor: 2 X 6 lengthwise on edge
Roof: Green Metal Roof
Notes: Abutments rock with concrete pad on top
Year Built: Approx 1870 by Eugene Wheeler
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Dover Rd - Williamsville, VT - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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