Gold Brook Covered Bridge

Gold Brook Covered Bridge is a wooden crossing over a small stream in Stowe that showcases traditional timber engineering from the 19th century. The structure features wooden beam trusses, vertical wood siding, and a metal gabled roof covering the span.

Construction was completed in 1844 and it remains Vermont's sole surviving example of this wooden truss design still serving as a public road bridge. Its continued use marks it as a rare survivor of 19th century bridge engineering in the state.

The bridge carries the name Emily's Bridge from a local story about a young woman whose life ended tragically near this crossing. Visitors hear this tale woven into how people speak about the place today.

The bridge sits along Covered Bridge Road north of where it meets Gold Brook Road and can be reached on foot from nearby parking areas. Access is open during daylight hours and the site is easily visible from the roadway.

The bridge displays an unusual design feature where the roof structure stops above the wooden wall siding, creating an open gap near the top. This distinctive detail sets it apart from typical covered bridges in the area.

Location: Stowe

GPS coordinates: 44.44029,-72.68037

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40