Hopkins Covered Bridge
Encyclopedia
The Hopkins Covered Bridge is a wooden covered bridge
that crosses the Trout River in Enosburg, Vermont
on Hopkins Bridge Road. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1974.
The bridge is of Town lattice design built by Sheldon and Savannah Jewett - brothers who built several bridges in the area.
in 1993 reported that the bridge was over-stressed and it was closed. The one farm that the bridge served was provided with a temporary bridge. The Hopkins bridge was completely renovated by Renauld Bros. or Vernon, Vermont and reopened in 1999.
Covered bridge
A covered bridge is a bridge with enclosed sides and a roof, often accommodating only a single lane of traffic. Most covered bridges are wooden; some newer ones are concrete or metal with glass sides...
that crosses the Trout River in Enosburg, Vermont
Enosburg, Vermont
Enosburgh is a town in Franklin County, Vermont, United States. The population was 2,788 at the 2000 census. Enosburgh includes the village Enosburg Falls and the locations Bordoville, East Enosburgh, North Enosburgh, Samsonville, West Enosburgh, and Enosburgh Center. Enosburgh was named for Roger...
on Hopkins Bridge Road. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1974.
The bridge is of Town lattice design built by Sheldon and Savannah Jewett - brothers who built several bridges in the area.
Recent history
The Vermont Agency of TransportationVermont Agency of Transportation
The Vermont Agency of Transportation is a Vermont executive agency . Its purpose is to develop and execute policy on transportation for the U.S. state of Vermont. The agency was created in 1979 by combining the departments of Highway, Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics and Public Transit...
in 1993 reported that the bridge was over-stressed and it was closed. The one farm that the bridge served was provided with a temporary bridge. The Hopkins bridge was completely renovated by Renauld Bros. or Vernon, Vermont and reopened in 1999.