Rice Farm Road Bridge - Dummerston VT
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nomadwillie
N 42° 54.956 W 072° 36.803
18T E 694798 N 4754242
Located on RT 30 in Dummerston, the green Warren truss bridge crosses the West River to Town Highway 62.
Waymark Code: WMF8PR
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2012
Views: 3
The bridge was built by Berlin Iron Bridge Company in 1892. The bridge is 198 feet and towers over the river 24 feet below. It is a Warren or Hilton thru truss bridge, known for rigidity and impact resistance. The condition, at least the look, is amazing considering its age.
The bridge was built to service the nearby quarry It is one of the oldest metal truss bridge in Vermont. It is a survivor of the 1927 floods that destroyed over 1200 bridges in Vermont. The Berlin Iron Bridge Company was one of the largest in New England at its time and was known for their innovative design and building techniques.
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Street address:
Town Hwy. 62, off VT 30
Dummerston , VT
County / Borough / Parish: Windham
Year listed: 1995
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899
Historic function: Transportation
Current function: Transportation
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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