Enosburg Falls in Montgomery in Franklin County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Longley Covered Bridge
Photographed By Dennis Gilkenson, June 30, 2022
1. Longley Covered Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Longley Covered Bridge. . Constructed in 1863, Longley Covered Bridge is the oldest known extant covered bridge built by Sheldon and Savanard Jewett of Montgomery. It utilizes a wooden truss system of crisscrossed diagonals connecting horizontal top and bottom chords to form a lattice design. Distributing the load equally with no vertical timbers, the lattice truss was patented in 1820 by architect/engineer Ithiel Town. The single-span bridge was closed in 2012 because it was unable to carry required vehicular loads. It was rebuilt in 2017 following the principle of design preservation using stronger Town lattice trusses and all salvageable roof timbers. Also known as the Harnois Covered Bridge, the bridge crosses the Trout River near the Longley Family Farm.
Constructed in 1863, Longley Covered Bridge is the oldest known extant covered bridge built by Sheldon and Savanard Jewett of Montgomery. It utilizes a wooden truss system of crisscrossed diagonals connecting horizontal top and bottom chords to form a lattice design. Distributing the load equally with no vertical timbers, the lattice truss was patented in 1820 by architect/engineer Ithiel Town. The single-span bridge was closed in 2012 because it was unable to carry required vehicular loads. It was rebuilt in 2017 following the principle of design preservation using stronger Town lattice trusses and all salvageable roof timbers. Also known as the Harnois Covered Bridge, the bridge crosses the Trout River near the Longley Family Farm.
Erected 2021 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservartion.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 44° 54.432′ N, 72° 39.318′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Vermont, in Franklin County. It is in Enosburg Falls. Marker is at the intersection of Rt 118 and Route 118, on the left when traveling north on Rt 118. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montgomery VT 05470, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2022, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 1, 2022, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
