Brown Covered Bridge

Brown Covered Bridge spans 100 feet over Cold River with wooden construction, vertical weatherboard siding, and a slate roof that protects the structure from weather elements.

Built in 1880 by Vermont bridgewright Nichols M. Powers at a cost of $1,100, the bridge received National Historic Landmark status in 2014.

The bridge represents nineteenth-century American engineering methods, featuring the Town lattice truss design that demonstrates period construction techniques.

The structure reopened in 2016 following extensive restoration work after damage from Hurricane Irene, now serving local traffic with a roadway width of 13 feet.

The bridge incorporates a large natural boulder into one of its abutments, demonstrating how builders adapted construction methods to local terrain conditions.

Location: Shrewsbury

Inception: 1880

GPS coordinates: 43.56618,-72.91949

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45