Museum Covered Bridge, Covered road bridge in Shelburne, US
Museum Covered Bridge is a covered road bridge stretching 168 feet (51 m) long with two vehicle lanes and a footpath. The structure is supported by wooden truss systems and displays the typical red wooden exterior with a protective roof.
The bridge was built in 1845 by George W. Holmes and originally crossed the Lamoille River near Cambridge, Vermont. It was moved to Shelburne Museum in 1949 where it remains today.
The bridge displays the craftsmanship of 19th-century builders who protected wooden structures by adding protective roofs against weather. Visitors can still see the exposed wooden beams and the characteristic red exterior that define this type of structure today.
Access is through the Shelburne Museum grounds where parking and information panels are available. The bridge is open year-round and offers easy passage on foot or by vehicle.
During the 1927 flood, water levels rose seven feet (2.1 m) above the bridge floor. This remains the highest recorded water level in the structure's history.
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