Morgan Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Belvidere, US
Morgan Covered Bridge is a wooden crossing over the North Branch Lamoille River in Belvidere that spans the water with a single arch-like structure. The building has vertical wooden boards on its sides and an interior braced with angled wooden supports.
This structure was built in 1887 by Lewis Robinson, Charles Leonard, and Fred Tracy as part of late 1800s construction work in the region. It gained official recognition in 1974 when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
This crossing shows Vermont's building tradition with its wood construction and distinctive arched portals. You can see how such structures were made to last through harsh winters and constant river flow.
You can visit during daytime when the crossing is open, and it is easy to view the structure from either bank or walk along the side. The interior reinforcement added in 1971 keeps it safe for regular use by vehicles and pedestrians.
It is part of a group of five similar structures built across the same river within a short distance, making this area unusual for its concentration of old wooden crossings. This gathering of bridges in one place is rare and draws people interested in old construction methods.
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