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Bartonsville Covered Bridge Bartonsville, VT |
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The Bartonsville Covered Bridge, built in 1870 by Sanford Granger, is a 151 foot span across the Williams River In Bartonsville Vermont. Notice the roof extends out beyond the end of the bridge at both entrances.
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A nice side view of the bridge is available from the railroad tracks nearby.
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The Bartonsville Covered Bridge was built using the Town Lattice Truss method, so popular at that time. Two oak pins are pre-drilled and pounded thru every place where the beams overlap.
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August 28th, 2011:
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On August 18th, 2011, the historic Bartonsville Covered Bridge was destroyed by a flood caused by Hurricane Irene. Sad day ...
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