Poland Bridge
N 44° 39.061 W 072° 48.877
18T E 673284 N 4946507
This is the most beautifully built covered bridge I have seen. The builder tried to keep its old time authenticity but using the latest technology. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!
Waymark Code: WM13Y4
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2007
Views: 42
Directions: Cambridge, VT - Jct of VT-15 & VT-108 east about 0.7 miles, north on Cambridge Jct Rd. to bridge
Nearest Town: Cambridge, VT
Active: Yes
World Guide Number: VT-08-02
Management: Town of Cambridge
Site Status: Site Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Excellent - New Bridge
Description of Covered Bridge: Re-Built: 2004
Ht. Above Water: 18 ft
Crosses Over: Lamoille River
Primary Use: Auto
Style/Design: Multiple Kingpost w/Burr Arch
Number of Spans: 2 originally, now 1
Span Length/Overall Length: 153 ft/ 162 ft
Floor: 3 X 10 lengthwise planks - Beautifully varnished
Roof: New green metal roof
World Guide Number: VT-08-02
Notes : Used most of the old wood for the arches - Removed center pier - Substructure is laminated beams making it a 1 span bridge -
Trenails were replaced by bolts every 6 inches
Year Built: 1887 by George Holmes & Luther Wheelock
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Cambridge Jct. Rd - Cambridge Jct, VT - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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