Red Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Morristown, Vermont, United States.
Red Covered Bridge crosses Sterling Brook with a span of about 64 feet, displaying vertical wood siding and a traditional red metal roof. The structure employs a queen post truss design that was typical for bridges built during that period.
The bridge was built in 1896 and remains the only surviving 19th-century bridge in Morristown. It gained National Register of Historic Places status in 1974.
Vermont contains more than 100 covered bridges, with the Red Covered Bridge representing a significant example of late 19th-century engineering and construction methods.
The bridge sits at the junction of Cole Hill Road, Sterling Valley Road, and Moren Loop with a single lane about 15 feet wide for vehicles. Access is limited to standard-size vehicles, and visitors should be aware of local road conditions.
The bridge floor contains twelve layers of planking, and the north abutment rests partially on a natural granite outcrop, showing how builders made use of existing geological features. This clever approach to construction often goes unnoticed by visitors.
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