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Washington
County, Vermont
(WGN
45-12-12) (WGCB VT-12-12): (1872;
restored 1977; deck renovated 1989; new roof c. 2001) A single-span
Kingpost truss 48' 3" over Pine Brook. Located: East of SR 100 and
north of Waitsfield, Vermont on North Road. Directions: From
jct. SR 17 and SR 100, go 1 mile north to Waitsfield, Vermont where SR
100 intersects Bridge Street (there is a sign) go east (right) 0.1 mile
and cross the Village Covered Bridge (WGN
45-12-14) and continue along Bridge Street to a fork. Take
the left hand road to Waitsfield Common. Go left on North Road 1.2
miles to the bridge. The bridge was restored by Milton S. Gratton
in 1977 at a cost of $14,000.00. In order to preserve the bridges
authenticity, steel beams were placed 1/2" below the bridge to support
any overload on the bridge. Other work consisted of raising
the deck a foot and a half to keep the deck system dry and in 1989 new
roof planks were installed and the floor was re decked. Circa 2001
the roof boards were replaced and a standing-seam steel roof was installed.
One problem with the bridge resulted when the Kingpost was built with wood
that had a spiral grain. Visibly cracking, it is now secured with
a metal clamp. Gray weathered vertical boarding covers the sides
and portals, open above the eaves for ventilation. Its flooring consists
of lengthwise boards set on edge and a black painted roof. Also known
as the Wilder Covered Bridge. It was listed on the National
Register of Historic Places on June 13, 1974. (Sep 2004) |
