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Washington
County, Vermont
(WGN
45-12-18) (WGCB VT-12-18): (1962
and 1964; restored 1990; 1993) (Private) A single-span Queenpost
truss 56' 5" over the Jail Branch of the Winooski River. Located:
East of Barre, Vermont off US 301. Directions: From intersection
with jct. US 301 and SR 14 in Barre, Vermont, continue on US 301 2.1 miles
to the bridge on your right next to and clearly visible from the highway.
The frame is of Douglas fir from California, and siding Vermont lumber.
A sign explains that the bridge was built by Robert R. Robbins to access
land beyond it. The structures footings and framework were built in 1962
and the siding added in 1964. During construction, the trusses were
built on the ground nearby and lifted into position by a crane. Steel
beans were put under the deck in 1990, along with other restoration work.
Then in 1993 welded steel angle supports were added to cradle the end of
each lower chord in the channel with the plate secured to the lip on the
concrete base of the abutment and triangular welded steel knee braces were
added at the top of the truss's vertical member under the roof beams along
with other restoration work. The bridge is a replica of Old Bridge,
once located about one hundred yards downstream, that was destroyed in
the flood of November 4, 1927. Vertical boarding covers the sides
and portals, open under the eaves for ventilation. The floor consists
of crosswise planking and a brown painted galvanized steel roof.
Both the interior and exterior are stained dark brown. Also known
as the Robbins Nest Covered Bridge. (Sep 2004) |
