Middle Covered
Bridge
Location: Woodstock,
VT, spanning Ottauquechee River on Mountain Avenue, opposite the village green.

Built by: Milton Graton
& Sons

Constructed in: 1969

Structure Characteristics:
Span: 139'-0" Width: 14'-3" Lanes: 1 Posted Load: 8 Tons Posted
Vertical Clearance: 10'-5"

History: Vermont's
newest authentic Town Lattice bridge, perhaps the only time a wooden bridge was
bult to replace an iron one (the former Union Street bridge, which had been
condemned). Severely damaged by fire in 1974, restored by Graton in 1975 and
1976. Middle Bridge Woodstock, VT Built in 1969 as a reproduction, this bridge
uses town lattice design in its 139 ft span. Located in the middle of
Woodstock.

World Guide No.:
45-14-15

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