Bridge No. 24/Rock of Ages Bridge - 1924 - Graniteville, VT
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This Warren Pony Truss bridge, built in 1924, was at another location, originally, but was moved here in 2006.
Waymark Code: WMZ5V9
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2018
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In Graniteville, near the Rock of Ages Visitor Center, is this Warren Truss bridge, built in 1924.
The bridge is located near the Rock of Ages Visitor Center. Follow the directions on the web site to the visitor center, them park behind it and walk back toward the large stone sign. You should see the path and bridge from there.
The bridge is a metal truss bridge - Warren Pony type. It is 54 ft long, about 12 ft wide, and has two beefy truss sides, and line with metal railing with smaller holes. The deck is made of wood.
There is a sign bolted to the west end with the following text:
"BRIDGE NO. 24
Warren Pony Truss
1924
Formerly located on
Town Highway 48
(East Shoreham Road)
Across the Lemon Fair River
Shoreham, VT
Relocated and Restored
2006
Vermont Historic Bridge Program
Town of Barre
State of Vermont
Agency of Transportation
Division for Historic Preservation
Federal Highway Administration
Capitol Earthmoving, Inc. and
Austin Construction, Inc., Contractors
Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 1/1/1924
Date stone, plaque location.: West end of Truss Bridge, on south side
Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Barre Pedestrian Path, near Rock of Ages Visitor Center
Website (if available): [Web Link]
Parking (safe parking location): Not Listed
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