Island Pond Foot Bridge - Island Pond, Vermont
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Vermontish
N 44° 48.943 W 071° 52.855
19T E 272212 N 4966517
Hillside bridge crosses tracks
Waymark Code: WM6TZY
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2009
Views: 9
Bridge allows for a pedestrian shortcut between the residential hill section and the business district.
A sign at either end says the bridge was rebuilt in 2003. It replaced a 1903 bridge further to the west which had been built by the Grand Trunk Railroad as part of the deal to increase the number of tracks and build the railroad station. There are only two tracks here now; at one time, there were thirteen.
In response to a problem with graffiti vandals, a video surveillance system keeps an eye on the interior of the bridge.
Current Condition of Bridge: Excellent
Description of Covered Bridge:
Footbridge connecting Mountain Street with business district. Total length, including stair sections, roughly 240 feet, descending roughly 40 feet.
Year Built: Rebuilt 2003
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Island Pond, Vermont, between Mountain Street and Old Train Station
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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