Slaughter House Covered Bridge
Slaughter House Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Northfield, United States.
The Slaughter House Covered Bridge spans 60 feet across the Dog River with vertical board siding and projecting gable ends shaped like reverse ogee.
This wooden crossing structure was built in 1872 and received recognition through its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
The bridge exemplifies the traditional Vermont engineering methods with its Queen post truss design and dry laid stone abutments construction technique.
Located west of Vermont Route 12, the bridge maintains an 8-ton weight limit and measures 11.75 feet in width for vehicular passage.
The structure features rounded portals and remains one of five surviving 19th-century covered bridges in the Northfield area.
Location: Northfield
GPS coordinates: 44.16833,-72.65444
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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