Halpin Covered Bridge
Halpin Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Middlebury, US.
Description
The Halpin Covered Bridge is a wooden covered bridge in Middlebury that crosses the Muddy Branch of the New Haven River. It features a Town lattice design and was built entirely from wood.
History
This bridge was built around 1850 and originally served as a connection to a marble quarry operation. A major restoration took place in 1994, when new concrete abutments were installed.
Culture
The bridge stands as one of only two remaining covered bridges in Middlebury, representing early American engineering and construction methods of the 19th century.
Practical
The passage is designed for single-lane vehicle traffic only and is quite narrow. Visitors should keep this in mind when driving through and proceed with care.
Did you know?
This structure sits about 41 feet above the water level, making it the highest covered bridge of its kind in Vermont. Its remarkable height made it a technical achievement for 19th-century engineering.
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