Silk Bridge
N 42° 54.565 W 073° 13.526
18T E 644856 N 4752283
This a beautiful bridge, very close to 2 others. I had a difficult time photographing the bridge because of the very heavy traffic. Don't miss these 3 bridges - Silk, Henry, Paper Mill.
Waymark Code: WM1662
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 01/28/2007
Views: 33
Site Location: No. Bennington, VT
Directions: Bennington, VT - Jct US-7A & VT-67A, go NW on VT-67A 1.1 mi, south on Silk Rd 0.2 mi to bridge
Nearest Town: No. Bennington, VT
Active: Yes, Very
Bridge Number: VT-02-04
Management: Town of Bennington
Site Status: Site Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Good - Excellent
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
Re-Built: Well Maintained - 1952, 1991 by Wright Const, Inc - Cost $115,000
Ht. Above Water: 11 ft
Crosses Over: Walloomsac River
Primary Use: Auto
Style/Design: Town Lattice
Number of Spans: 1
Span/Total Length: 99 ft/ 109 ft
Floor: 2X8's lengthwise on edge
Roof: New black metal roof
Notes: Under constant use
Year Built: 1840 by Benjamin Sears
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Silk Rd - No.Bennington, VT - USA
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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