Woodstock Covered Bridge

The Woodstock Middle Covered Bridge in Vermont is notable as the first authentically wooden covered bridge built in New Hampshire or Vermont since 1895. It replaced an iron bridge condemned in 1966. The bridge is unique for its use of over 1,400 wooden trunnels (wooden pegs) to hold the timbers together, eschewing structural steel.

Historical Context:
The original iron bridge was deemed unsafe in 1966, leading to the construction of the Middle Covered Bridge.

Authentic Design:
The bridge was specifically designed to be a historically accurate wooden structure, the first of its kind in the region since the late 19th century.

Construction:
The bridge utilizes traditional techniques, with wooden timbers joined by over 1400 wooden trunnels.