Cambridge Junction Covered Bridge
Cambridge Junction, VT
WGN Number: 45-08-02
Photo by Steve Miyamoto © 2015
George Washington Holmes built the Cambridge Junction Bridge, which gave communities west of the Lamoille River access to the railroad station.
In 2001, the bridge underwent a two-stage process to restore it to working order. Stage one involved stabilization and raising the bridge three feet. The purpose of stage two was to "restore the bridge to carry light traffic"
The bridge rehabilitation began in 2003 and was completed in 2004 by Alpine Construction of Schuylerville, New York. Click here for a full account of the project: Poland Bridge Rehab Progress 2003-2004. The bridge opening ceremony was held on July 5, 2004.
Today, the bridge can be visited by motorists and cyclists alike. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail now occupies the old rail bed and provides a nice park-like setting for visitors to stop by the bridge and rest.
Cambridge Junction Covered Bridge Vital Statistics
| Town: | Cambridge |
| Location: | Cambridge Junction Road |
| Crossing: | Lamoille River |
| Date: | 1887 |
| Builder: | George Washington Holmes |
| Truss Type: | Modified Multiple King with Burr arch |
| Truss Length: | 153 feet |
| Other Names: | Poland/Station/Kissing |
| National Register of Historical Places Listing Date: | October 9, 1974 |
| Date Rehabilitated: | 2003/2004 |
| Renovation Contractor: | Alpine Construction Schuylerville, New York |
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.
