Middlebury Gorge Concrete Arch Bridge facts for kids
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Middlebury Gorge Concrete Arch Bridge
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 Location in Vermont
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| Location |  VT 125 over the Middlebury River, Middlebury, Vermont |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1924 |
| Architectural style | Concrete arch bridge |
| MPS | Metal Truss, Masonry, and Concrete Bridges in Vermont MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001604 |
| Added to NRHP | November 14, 1991 |
The Middlebury Gorge Concrete Arch Bridge is a special concrete bridge. It carries Vermont Route 125 over the Middlebury River in eastern Middlebury, Vermont. This bridge was built in 1924. It is a great example of an early concrete bridge that is still in good shape. Because of its importance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
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What does the bridge look like?
The Middlebury Gorge Concrete Arch Bridge is in the hills of eastern Middlebury. It helps Vermont Route 125 cross a deep, narrow valley. This road leads to one of three paths over the Green Mountains in Addison County.
How big is the bridge?
The bridge is shaped like a half-circle arch. It is made from strong, reinforced concrete. The main part of the bridge stretches about 42 feet (13 meters) across. The whole structure is about 49 feet (15 meters) long. It stands about 34 feet (10 meters) high and is 24 feet (7.3 meters) wide. Two lanes of traffic can drive on it.
What are its features?
The sides of the bridge are quite simple. There is a decorative band along the top edge. At each corner, there are pillars with flat, panel-like designs.
When was the bridge built?
This bridge was built in 1924. It is one of the few bridges in Vermont from that time that survived the big floods of 1927. The beautiful location of the bridge was perfect for a grand-looking arch bridge. This was chosen instead of the metal bridges that were common back then.
How was it constructed?
The bridge was built using eight separate sections of concrete. The materials used to build it came from the local area. One small part of the bridge, a corner post, is no longer there.
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The Middlebury Gorge Concrete Arch Bridge from the south.
