Jeffersonville Bridge facts for kids
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Jeffersonville Bridge
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The historic bridge in 2008
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 Location in Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Location | VT 108 over the Lamoille River, Cambridge, Vermont |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1931 |
| Built by | American Bridge Company |
| Architectural style | Parker through truss |
| MPS | Metal Truss, Masonry, and Concrete Bridges in Vermont MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001606 |
| Added to NRHP | November 14, 1991 |
The Jeffersonville Bridge is a modern steel bridge in Vermont. It carries Vermont Route 108 over the Lamoille River. You can find it just north of the village of Jeffersonville, Vermont. This bridge was built in 2014. It replaced an older, historic bridge from 1931. The older bridge was special enough to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
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Where the Bridge Is Located
The Jeffersonville Bridge is found just north of Jeffersonville. It helps Vermont Route 108 cross the Lamoille River. This road connects to towns like Bakersfield and Waterville. On the south side of the bridge, there's a round intersection. This is where Vermont Route 108 meets Vermont Route 15. Route 15 generally runs alongside the river.
The Historic 1931 Bridge
The original Jeffersonville Bridge was built in 1931. It was a special type of bridge called a Parker through truss structure. This means it had a strong metal framework above the road. It also had steel sections leading up to the main part of the bridge.
How the Old Bridge Was Built
The 1931 bridge rested on strong concrete supports. It was about 150 feet (46 meters) long. The bridge had two lanes for cars and a separate path for people to walk. This walkway stuck out from one side of the bridge's metal frame. The total length of the bridge, including the lead-up sections, was about 200 feet (61 meters). Its road surface was made of concrete laid on steel beams.
Why the Old Bridge Was Important
The American Bridge Company built this bridge in 1931. It was constructed using new rules and ideas. These rules were put in place after a very big flood in Vermont in 1927. This flood caused a lot of damage, including many bridges. Even though the main bridge rebuilding program ended in 1930, the Jeffersonville Bridge was still built with these strong new principles. This included choosing the right type of bridge for its length and using the best building methods. Because of its design and history, the 1931 bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was replaced by the current bridge in 2014.
