Scott Bridge
N 43° 02.916 W 072° 41.774
18T E 687631 N 4768787
This is Vermont's longest covered bridge - Its uniqueness lies in that it is a 3 span bridge with 2 different truss structures.
Waymark Code: WM160G
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 01/27/2007
Views: 49
Site Location: 1.5 miles west of Townshend, VT
Directions: Townshend, VT - Jct VT-30N & VT-35, north on VT-30 1.5 mi, on left (south) side.
Nearest City/Town: Townshend, VT
Active: No - Closed 1955
World Guide Number: VT-13-13
Management: Vermont State Division for Historic Preservation
Site Status: Site Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Fair
Description of Covered Bridge: Re-built: Some repairs over the years - 1981 concrete pier added
Ht. Above Water: 19 ft
Crosses Over: West River
Primary Use: Auto
Style/Design: Kingpost and Town Lattice with 12-ply laminated arch
Number of Spans: 3
Overall Length: 277 ft
Floor: 4 X 4's lengthwise under 2 X ?'s crosswise under random width lengthwise
Roof: Green Metal Roof
Notes : Overall Fair Condition
Year Built: 1870 by Harrison Chamberlin
Location (Road - City - State - Country): VT-130 - Townshend, VT - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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