Biking Through the Great Eddy Bridge
by Allen Beatty
Title
Biking Through the Great Eddy Bridge
Artist
Allen Beatty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
The Great Eddy Bridge(AKA The Village Bridge), built in 1833, is a major historical and visual landmark of the Waitsfield Historic District. The oldest operating covered bridge in the State, the Great Eddy is also distinguished as the covered bridge with the longest clear span of any Burr truss bridge in Vermont. The Great Eddy is only surpassed in age by the Pulp Mill Covered Bridge in Middlebury. Burr truss construction was used on both these early bridges, although the Pulp Mill required reinforcements. The basic structure of the Great Eddy remains intact, but much of the flooring and braces were replaced in the 1970s. A pedestrian walkway, part of the original design that had been removed, was also rebuilt at that time. The bridge continues to provide a vital function in transporting citizens and visitors to Waitsfield over the Mad River.
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December 8th, 2016
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Felipe Adan Lerma
Wonderful description & image, Allen. Interesting that the "pedestrian walkway, part of the original design" was rebuilt onto the bridge, like folks even way recognized the need for separating foot traffic - nice :) The image of course is wonderful. The rear opening frames the lush Vermont land and a modern day bicyclist slants in to cross the river. Makes me take a deep breath for my days visiting Vermont (smiles).