Henry Covered Bridge #2
Bennington, VT
WGN Number: 45-02-02#2
Photo by Joe Nelson © 1997
The new Henry Bridge is a monument to all of the bridges that have spanned the Walloomsac River at this location. The crossing here has been important since early colonial times.
The Covered Spans of Yesteryear website notes that "The current bridge is a 1989 replica of the original bridge and none of the original bridge timbers were used in its construction. The original span was famous for its double truss that was not replicated. The original Henry Bridge was built around 1840."
Click here for a look back at the original Henry Covered Bridge.
Henry Covered Bridge #2 Vital Statistics
| Town: | Bennington |
| Location: | River Road |
| Crossing: | Walloomsac River |
| Date: | 1989 |
| Builder: | VOAT |
| Truss Type: | Town lattice |
| Truss Length: | 121 feet |
| Other Names: | Burt Henry |
Additional Information:
Join Phill Gatenby as he takes us on a video tour of the Henry Bridge in Bennington. Phill provides interesting history and commentary for this bridge. Click on the YouTube image below to get started
You can also follow Phill on his Facebook group Vermont's 100 Covered Bridges
Credits: All pictures, information and descriptions are taken from Spanning Time Vermont's Covered Bridges by Joseph C. Nelson ©1997 and the World Guide to Covered Bridges - 2009 unless otherwise specified.
