Depot Covered Bridge facts for kids
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Depot Covered Bridge
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 Location in Vermont
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| Location | Depot Hill Road at Otter Creek, Pittsford, Vermont |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1840 |
| Architectural style | Town lattice truss |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000253 |
| Added to NRHP | January 21, 1974 |
The Depot Covered Bridge is a special old bridge in Pittsford, Vermont. It crosses over Otter Creek on Depot Hill Road. This bridge was built around 1840, making it one of the oldest covered bridges in Vermont! It uses a special design called a "Town lattice truss." The bridge was fixed up in the 1980s and made stronger with steel. Because it is so important, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
About the Depot Covered Bridge
The Depot Covered Bridge is found near the middle of Pittsford. It helps people travel from the main village to the western part of the town. This bridge is a single span, meaning it crosses the water in one big jump.
How the Bridge Was Built
The bridge rests on strong stone supports. These supports have been covered with concrete to make them even stronger. The bridge itself is about 121 feet (37 m) long. The wooden frame of the bridge sticks out about 6 feet (1.8 m) past the supports on each side.
The bridge is 22 feet (6.7 m) wide, but the road inside is about 18 feet (5.5 m) wide. This means it's wide enough for one lane of traffic. The outside of the bridge is covered with vertical wooden boards. Its roof is made of slate, which is a type of rock. Today, the road part of the bridge is held up by strong steel beams.
A Look at Its History
The Depot Covered Bridge was built around 1840. In 1974, it was one of only four covered bridges from the 1800s still standing in Pittsford. That same year, it was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect important historical places.
The bridge had some repairs in 1974. During these repairs, the stone supports were covered with concrete. Later, in 2006, the bridge deck was made even stronger. This was done by adding steel beams underneath. These updates help keep the old bridge safe and usable for many years to come.
