Pulp Mill Covered Bridge
Built c. 1820 (historian Lewandosky c. 1850 5 ), Burr arch (modified with laminated arches and King post trusses), 199 ft long.
Crosses Otter Creek between Middlebury and Weybridge. One of only seven double-barreled (two-lane) covered bridges in the United States, and one of two in Vermont still carrying regular traffic. Considered the oldest covered bridge in Vermont. 5 Originally a single span; two piers were added later due to design flaws and heavy use. The original Burr arches were replaced around 1860. 5
Construction Specifics: Original Burr arches removed c. 1860 and replaced with laminated ones added to King post trusses. 5
Architectural Features: Double-barreled (two-lane) design. A walkway was added by the towns of Weybridge and Middlebury. 5
Cultural Significance: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. 5 Its age and unique design make it highly significant.
Current Condition: Rehabilitated from January to November 2012. Open to automobile traffic, with a bicycle and pedestrian pathway. 5
YouTube Links: General covered bridge repair discussions like the one for Miller's Run(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGNwRAKmUr4) 6 or drive-throughs like Weaver's Mill https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rqZ2vaYEkbw
