Slaughter House Covered Bridge

The Slaughter House Covered Bridge crosses the Dog River with a wooden structure featuring vertical board siding along its sides. The truss system uses a Queen post design supported by stone abutments, while the entrance portals have rounded openings with reverse ogee shaped gable ends.

The bridge was constructed in 1872 using established building methods of that decade. It received official recognition through its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

The bridge displays traditional construction methods that were common in Vermont at the time it was built. Visitors can observe the carefully crafted stone foundations and wooden framework that reflect the building practices of that era.

The bridge is located west of Vermont Route 12 and remains open to vehicle traffic, though it has an 8-ton weight limit for safety. The roadway is narrow at about 11.75 feet (3.5 meters) wide, requiring careful passage through the covered structure.

The structure features rounded portals at its entrance that visitors often miss when passing through quickly. It belongs to a small group of five surviving covered bridges from the 1800s in the Northfield area.

Location: Northfield

GPS coordinates: 44.16833,-72.65444

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07