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Comstock Covered Bridge
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Carries Automobile
Crosses Trout River
Locale Montgomery, Vermont
Maintained by Town of Montgomery
ID number VT-06-04
Characteristics
Design Covered, Town lattice
Material Wood
Total length 68 ft 10.5 in (21.0 m)
Width 16 ft 1.25 in (4.9 m)
Number of spans 1
Clearance above 10 ft 8 in (3.3 m)
History
Constructed by Sheldon and Savannah Jewett
Construction end 1883
Comstock Covered Bridge (Montgomery, Vermont) is located in Vermont
Comstock Covered Bridge (Montgomery, Vermont)
Location in Vermont
Comstock Covered Bridge (Montgomery, Vermont) is located in the United States
Comstock Covered Bridge (Montgomery, Vermont)
Location in the United States
Area 1 acre (0.4 ha)
Built 1883 (1883)
NRHP reference No. 74000212
Added to NRHP November 19, 1974

The Comstock Covered Bridge is a cool old wooden covered bridge that crosses the Trout River in Montgomery, Vermont. It was built a long time ago in 1883 by two brothers, Sheldon & Savannah Jewett. This bridge is so special that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This means it's an important historical site!

What Does the Comstock Bridge Look Like?

The Comstock Covered Bridge is found just west of Montgomery Village. It helps Comstock Bridge Road go over the Trout River. This bridge uses a special design called a Town lattice. It's about 69 feet (21 m) long, which is like the length of two school buses!

Bridge Details

The bridge rests on strong supports made of stone and concrete. Its roadway is 16 feet (4.9 m) wide, which is just enough for one car at a time. The outside of the bridge is covered with vertical wooden boards. It also has a metal roof to protect it from the weather. The ends of the bridge are also covered with these wooden boards, usually painted white.

Who Built the Comstock Bridge?

The Comstock Covered Bridge was built in 1883 by Sheldon & Savannah Jewett. These brothers lived in Montgomery and were famous bridge builders. They built six bridges that are still standing in Montgomery today. They also built bridges in nearby towns.

Building with Local Wood

The Jewett brothers even prepared the wood for this bridge themselves. They used their own mill in Montgomery's West Hill area. This shows how skilled they were!

Keeping the Bridge Strong

In 2003, the bridge got a complete makeover by a company called Blow & Cote. They worked hard to make sure the bridge stays strong and safe for many more years.

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