Built c. 1850 (sign says 1824), Town lattice design, 85.5 ft long.
Waitsfield Covered Bridge
Vermont's oldest operating bridge - 1833 Great Eddy Bridge
Visit: Cross the same timbers used since Andrew Jackson was president! Historic Status: Built 1833, admitted to National Register 1974. Also Known As: Great Eddy Bridge (named for river whirlpool). Mad River Valley: Heart of Vermont ski country. Parking: Good area near Waitsfield village. Architecture: Longest clear span of any Burr truss in Vermont. Still Working: Carries daily traffic after 190+ years! Photo Op: Mad River provides gorgeous foreground. Nearby: Waitsfield Village - restaurants, shops, galleries. Ski Country: Mad River Glen, Sugarbush nearby. Summer Fun: Tubing on Mad River below bridge. Record Holder: Oldest operating covered bridge in Vermont. Engineering Marvel: 1833 construction techniques still supporting cars!
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Built 1850, Town lattice truss, 66.25 ft long