Hyde - Kingsbury Covered Bridge

Visit: One of last historic covered bridges built in Vermont. Historical Context: 1904 = automobiles beginning to appear! Location: South Randolph, carrying Kingsbury Road over Second Branch White River. Architecture: 46-foot multiple kingpost truss. Why Last?: Steel bridges becoming preferred by 1900s. Parking: Good spots on Route 14 side. Photo Interest: "Modern" details like metal bolts visible. Engineering Evolution: Shows transition to 20th century methods. Still Strong: Newest old bridge handles modern traffic well. Nearby History: Area was industrial center in 1904. Local Pride: Community fought to build covered not steel. Fun Fact: Built same year as first NYC subway! Visit Value: See the end of covered bridge era.