About
The Snow Bridge is a modern covered bridge in Stratton, Windham County, south-southwest of Bondville. Unlike most Vermont covered bridges, it does not cross water: it spans a ski trail. Built in 1998, it is a single 62-foot span of stringer construction, and Wikipedia lists it among Vermont's non-authentic covered bridges.
History
The sources consulted record only its 1998 construction date and its role as the entrance to a condominium development. The Vermont Covered Bridge Society lists it under World Guide number 45-13-P.
Design
As a covered stringer bridge, it carries its deck on beams and uses the roof and walls only as a covering, with no load-bearing truss. It is one span of 62 feet.
Visiting
From the junction of VT 30 and Stratton Mountain Road, follow Stratton Mountain Road 3.2 miles to the east side of Bondville, bear right onto North Brookwood Road and continue 0.7 miles; the bridge is on the left, on Snow Bridge Road. Wikipedia lists its access as public. No source states whether vehicles use it.
Sources: List of non-authentic covered bridges in Vermont (Wikipedia), Snow Bridge (Vermont Covered Bridge Society), 45-13-P (Dale J. Travis)
Location
Snow Bridge Road, Stratton, VermontSimilar Bridges in category
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