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Vermont is symbolized by the Covered Bridge. The VCBS was founded in 2000 to address the loss of covered bridges and to preserve those that remain.

11/02/2026

Inspired by a research trip to China, two American timber framers are constructing an ancient wooden langqiao bridge to bring their local Vermont community together.

11/02/2026

This Day in Vermont Covered Bridge History:

November 2, 1935: An unnamed Covered Bridge (WGN 45-14-111x) in West Windsor was torn down. The November 2, 1935 edition of the Rutland Daily Herald reported that "the new cement bridge by Gibson's garage is open to traffic and the old covered bridge has been torn down".
The Covered Spans of Yesteryear website notes that this bridge crossed the Mill Brook in West Windsor to the west of Brownsville Village. There is no other information or pictures available at this time.
http://lostbridges.org/details.aspx?id=VT/45-14-111x&loc=n

11/01/2026

This Day in Vermont Covered Bridge History:

November 1, 1945: The Taftsville Covered Bridge (WGN 45-14-12) in Taftsville was closed. The November 1, 1945 edition of the Vermont Standard reported that "traffic across the covered bridge here is discontinued at present because of the breaking through of a portion of the floor by a heavily loaded truck last week".
https://www.vermontbridges.org/windsor_county_taftsville.shtml

November 1, 1966: The Victorian Village Covered Bridge (WGN 45-13-23) in Rockingham was being built. The November 1, 1966 edition of the Rutland Daily Herald reported that "...town workers were busily at the job of erecting a 44-foot covered bridge on the access road leading to the village site. The bridge will be in full view of the main highway, as will the "Victorian Village".
https://www.vermontbridges.org/windham_county_victorian_village.shtml

November 1, 1971: The West Dummerston Covered Bridge (WGN 45-13-02x) in West Dummerston was an arson target. The November 1, 1971 edition of the Brattleboro Reformer reported that "in West Dummerston a fire was put out by local firemen at the famed covered bridge. Fire Chief George Duke reported that only minor damage was done to the bridge. The fire was said to have been set by a Molotov cocktail or firebomb".

The Covered Spans of Yesteryear website notes that this was a two-span Town lattice bridge that crossed the West River in West Dummerston. It was built in 1872 and rebuilt in 1998. The bridge was 280 feet long.
http://www.lostbridges.org/details.aspx?id=VT/45-13-02x&loc=n

November 1, 1997: The Coventry Covered Bridge (WGN 45-10-02x) in Irasburg was destroyed. The November 2, 1997 edition of the Burlington Free Press reported that "Arson suspected in covered bridge fire - Timbers were still smoldering in the Black River late Saturday evening after a fire destroyed one of Vermont's most architecturally unique covered bridges. Town officials believe arson caused the fire.".

The Covered Spans of Yesteryear website notes that this was a single-span Paddleford bridge that crossed the Black River in Irasburg. It was built in 1881. The bridge was 87 feet long.
http://lostbridges.org/details.aspx?id=VT/45-10-02x&loc=o

10/31/2026

Our Orange County tour continues to the Cilley Bridge today. Here is another of the multiple kingpost bridges in the area. The bridge was built in 1883 and rehabilitated in 2006.

The Covered Spans of Yesteryear website provides some historical background: "The bridge was named for the nearby Cilley family and was built at a cost of $523.35. When built, its portals were skewed by seven degrees thus it exhibits a slight camber. The truss is unusual in that the truss has an upper chord with the vertical tension members extending slightly above the chord to support the roof sill and the roof."

http://www.vermontbridges.org/orange_county_cilley.shtml

10/31/2026

This Day in Vermont Covered Bridge History:

October 30, 1896: The Lower Covered Bridge (WGN 45-02-18x) in Searsburg was being raised. The October 30, 1896 edition of the Deerfield Valley Times reported that "the town is helping the Deerfield River Co. raise the covered bridge near Bond's, so their logs can pass under it without knocking the back off".

The Covered Spans of Yesteryear website notes that this was a single-span Town lattice bridge that crossed the Deerfield River in Searsburg. It was built in c1870.
http://lostbridges.org/details.aspx?id=VT/45-02-18x&loc=n

October 30, 1922: The Shelburne Falls Covered Bridge (WGN 45-04-09x) in Charlotte was being repaired. The October 28, 1922 edition of the Burlington Free Press reported that "the covered bridge at the Falls will be closed for a time, repair work beginning Monday".

The Covered Spans of Yesteryear website notes that this bridge was a single-span Burr arch bridge that crossed the LaPlatte River in Charlotte. It was built in 1863 and lost in 1957. It was 72 feet long.
http://lostbridges.org/details.aspx?id=VT/45-04-09x&loc=n

October 30, 1966: The Bartonsville Covered Bridge (WGN 45-13-11x) in Bartonsville was damaged. The November 1, 1966 edition of the Rutland Daily Herald reported that "police and fire officials are investigating an apparent attempt to burn a covered bridge over the Williams River near this village on Sunday night. Although reports are scanty, it is apparent there was little damage done to the bridge before the flames were extinguished by a neighbor.".

The Covered Spans of Yesteryear website notes that this was a single-span Town lattice bridge that crossed the Williams River in Bartonsville. It was built in 1870 and lost on August 28, 2011, during Tropical Storm Irene.
http://lostbridges.org/details.aspx?id=VT/45-13-11x&loc=n

October 30, 1995: The Chiselville Covered Bridge (WGN 45-02-05) in Sunderland was closed. The October 27, 1995 edition of the Bennington Banner reported that "Chiselville Covered Bridge will be closed for major repairs on October 30th, at 8 a.m. for approximately 8 weeks".
https://www.vermontbridges.org/bennington_county_chiselville.shtml

October 30, 2014: The Chiselville Covered Bridge (WGN 45-02-05) in Sunderland was vandalized. The November 1, 2014 edition of the Rutland Daily Herald reported that "Vermont State Police are investigating vandalism to the town's covered bridge. ...the vandalism took place "Cabbage Night", sometime between Thursday night and Friday morning. The vandal or vandals spray painted obscenities and pictures on the walls of the Chiselvelle Bridge .
https://www.vermontbridges.org/bennington_county_chiselville.shtml

10/29/2026

This Day in Vermont Covered Bridge History:

October 29, 1920: The South Newfane Covered Bridge (WGN 45-13-48x) in South Newfane was being repaired. The October 29, 1920 edition of the Brattleboro Daily Reformer reported that "the covered bridge near Frank N. Farnum's is being repaired and replanked...".
The Covered Spans of Yesteryear website notes that this was a two-span Queenpost bridge that crossed the Marlboro Branch in South Newfane. It was lost replaced in 1941.
http://lostbridges.org/details.aspx?id=VT/45-13-48x&loc=n

October 29, 1932: The Old Hollow Covered Bridge (WGN 45-01-02) in North Ferrisburg was being repaired. The October 29, 1932 edition of the Burlington Free Press reported that "the covered bridge in the hollow is being repaired. Robert Miller is doing the work".
The Covered Spans of Yesteryear website notes that this bridge was moved from its original location to the current location in 1958.
http://lostbridges.org/details.aspx?id=VT/45-01-02&loc=n

October 29, 1968: The Hall Covered Bridge (WGN 45-13-07x) in Rockingham was reopened. The October 29, 1920 edition of the Brattleboro Reformer reported that "Cecil A. Bissonnette, manager reported that the Hall Covered Bridge, henceforth restricted to pleasure cars, was reopened for traffic Tuesday afternoon after being repaired. Signs will be erected to post the legal limit as 16,000 pounds and prohibit trucks".
The Covered Spans of Yesteryear website notes that this was a single-span Town lattice bridge that crossed the Saxtons River in Rockingham. It was built in either 1867 or 1871 and lost on October 2, 1980.
http://lostbridges.org/details.aspx?id=VT/45-13-07x&loc=n

October 29, 1977: The Millers Run Covered Bridge (WGN 45-03-06x) in Lyndon Center was damaged. The October 29, 1932 edition of the Burlington Free Press reported that "a woman was traveling north on Vermont 122 when her vehicle went out of control, hit guardrails and crashed through the Miller's Run covered bridge...".
The Covered Spans of Yesteryear website notes that this was a single-span Queenpost bridge that crossed Miller's Run. It was built in either 1872 or 1878 and rebuilt in 1995. It was 56 feet long.
http://lostbridges.org/details.aspx?id=VT/45-03-06x&loc=r

10/28/2026

Today we visit the last of the five Covered bridges in Tunbridge-the Howe covered bridge. This is another example of the multiple Kingpost bridges in the area....a popular design here!.

https://www.vermontbridges.org/orange_county_combined_howe-wcg-phase1.shtml

10/28/2026

This Day in Vermont Covered Bridge History:

October 28, 1891: The Georgia Station Covered Bridge (WGN 45-06-24 ) in East Georgia was being repaired. The October 28, 1891 edition of the Argus and Patriot reported that "the selectmen have engaged M. W. Hadley to make repairs and improvements on the covered bridge in East Georgia, and the work is to be done at an early day. A 10-foot cover is to be added to each end, to protect the plank.".
The Covered Spans of Yesteryear website notes that this was a single-span double-barrel bridge that crossed the Lamoille River in Georgia Station. It was lost during the flood of November 1927.

http://lostbridges.org/details.aspx?id=VT/45-06-24x&loc=n

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