Creamery Covered Bridge

The Creamery Covered Bridge is a covered pedestrian structure spanning Whetstone Brook west of Brattleboro, constructed using the lattice truss design with spruce timber. The roof is covered in slate and the wooden sides are painted a traditional red color.

The bridge was built in 1879 following floods that destroyed an earlier crossing, serving farmers who needed to transport milk to local processing facilities. Its design using the Town lattice system was already proven as a reliable method for building sturdy river crossings.

The bridge takes its name from a nearby creamery that once processed milk from local dairy farms, reflecting the agricultural character of the area when it was built.

The bridge is located roughly 2 kilometers west of downtown Brattleboro near Route 9 and is easy to reach on foot. Since it is open only to pedestrians and cyclists, you can explore it without vehicle traffic.

The structure features unusual lateral bracing with guy wires on the upstream side, which provides extra stability against sideways forces from water movement. This reinforcement is characteristic of bridges exposed to strong currents or seasonal flooding.

Location: Brattleboro

Inception: 1879

Architectural style: lattice truss bridge

Made from material: spruce

GPS coordinates: 42.84944,-72.58667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42