Kidder Hill Covered Bridge
Grafton, VT
WGN Number: 45-13-03
Photo by Joe Nelson © 1997
The Kidder Hill Bridge is the only kingposter in Vermont that still has sway braces. These braces were more commonly used on open bridges, which had no other provisions for lateral bracing.
According the Bridgehunter.com the bridge was rehabilitated in 1995. In 2011 the bridge was closed following damage to the abutments caused by Tropical Storm Irene. The bridge was reopened after the repairs were completed.
Our thanks to the Town of Grafton for allowing the posting of the Vermont Covered Bridge Society Welcome patch. For more information about the Grafton area visit their website at www.graftonvt.org.
Kidder Hill Covered Bridge Vital Statistics
| Town: | Grafton |
| Location: | Kidder Hill Road |
| Crossing: | Saxtons River |
| Date: | 1870 |
| Builder: | Unknown |
| Truss Type: | Kingpost |
| Truss Length: | 67 feet |
| National Register of Historical Places Listing Date: | July 2, 1973 |
| Date Rehabilitated: | 1995 |
| Repair Contractor: | Unknown |
Additional Information:
Join Phill Gatenby as he takes us on a video tour of the Kidder Hill Bridge in Grafton. 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
