Scott Covered Bridge - Townshend VT
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 43° 02.927 W 072° 41.762
18T E 687647 N 4768807
The Scott Bridge was the longest wooden span bridge in Vermont.
Waymark Code: WMF96W
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 1

Built in 1870 by Harrison Chamberlain consists of 2 king post trusses and a 116' Town lattice truss. In 1981 concrete pier was added for support. The bridge carries Back Side Road over the West River. There are 3 spans for a total of 276'. The bridge is closed to traffic at this time..
Street address:
W of Townshend off VT 30
Townshend , VT


County / Borough / Parish: Windham

Year listed: 1973

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1850-1874

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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