Great Eddy Covered Bridge

The Great Eddy Covered Bridge is a wooden structure spanning the Mad River in Waitsfield for about 105 feet (32 meters) with a metal roof. An external walkway runs along the eastern side for pedestrian use.

This bridge was built in 1833, making it Vermont's second oldest covered bridge. It received National Register of Historic Places designation in 1974.

The bridge shapes the local landscape and serves as a gathering spot where people swim and spend time during warm weather in the waters below.

You can reach this bridge from Bridge Street in Waitsfield with parking available nearby. The water below is deep and cool, so take care if you plan to swim.

This structure uses an unusual combination of Burr and multi-king post truss designs with laminated arch reinforcements beneath the deck. This engineering approach was an innovative solution for lasting stability.

Location: Waitsfield

Inception: 1833

GPS coordinates: 44.18917,-72.82333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01