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Hammond Covered Bridge Pittsford, VT |
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The Hammond Covered Bridge was built in 1842 by Asa Nourse as a 139 foot span over Otter Creek.
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By the time of my visit in November 2009, the bridge was a bit of a wreck. Many extra beams and reinforcements have been installed on the inside of the structure. The bridge has been closed to traffic for a long time, replaced by a new modern road bridge alongside.
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The new road bridge does provide a nice vantage spot to view the old bridge from the side.
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Both portals have the roof overhang to keep the inside of the structure dry.
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Extra roof beams, recently added, help support the Town Lattice Truss construction.
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