Willard Covered Bridge facts for kids
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| Location | Mill Rd. across the Ottauquechee River, Hartland, Vermont |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Architectural style | Town lattice truss |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000216 |
| Added to NRHP | August 28, 1973 |
The Willard Covered Bridge is a special old bridge in Hartland, Vermont. It carries Mill Street over the Ottauquechee River. This bridge is very old, built around 1870. It's famous enough to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973.
The Willard Covered Bridge is one of two covered bridges on Mill Street. These two bridges are connected by a small island in the river. The other bridge was built much later, in 2001.
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Discovering the Willard Covered Bridge
The Willard Covered Bridge is found in a small area called North Hartland village. Mill Street goes east here, crossing the Ottauquechee River. This road helps people get to some homes and businesses nearby.
What Makes This Bridge Special?
This bridge is a single-span bridge, meaning it crosses the river in one long section. It uses a special design called a Town lattice truss. This design uses many crisscrossing wooden beams to make the bridge strong.
The Willard Covered Bridge is about 123 feet (37 m) long. It rests on strong stone supports that have been covered with concrete. The bridge is about 21 feet (6.4 m) wide, but the part cars drive on is about 16.5 feet (5.0 m) wide. This means it's a one-lane bridge.
Bridge Features and Design
The ends of the bridge, called gable ends, stick out a bit past the main structure. The roof is made of metal, designed to keep water out. The sides and entrances of the bridge are covered with vertical wooden boards. You can also see two square openings cut into each side of the bridge. These might have been for light or ventilation.
A Look Back in Time: Bridge History
The Willard Covered Bridge was built around 1870. It is one of only two covered bridges from the 1800s that are still standing in Hartland today. The other old bridge is the Martin's Mill Covered Bridge, which is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These bridges are important parts of Vermont's history and show how people built things a long time ago.
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The Willard Covered Bridge is on the left in this photo.
