The Creamery Covered Bridge
Montgomery Center, VT
WGN Number: 45-06-09
Photo by Ceegee's Photos © 2018
A waterfall and pool hidden beneath the Creamery Bridge lure local residents on hot summer days. The ruins of the creamery stand at the north portal, and the Jewett family farm and lumber mill were also located near here.
The bridge was closed in 1994 for safety reasons. In 2006 VTRANS completed a proposal to rehabilitate the bridge. The description of the project was to Rehabilitate the Creamery West Hill Covered Bridge, including timber superstructure, substructure, dry masonary and roadway approach work.
The rehabilitation work was completed in 2009 by Alpine Construction of Schuylerville, New York. Repair work was done to the "web members", lower chords, roof, floor, and abutments. Much of the original "fabric" of the bridge was able to be saved.
To see a full description of the rehabilitation project visit Creamery Bridge Reconstruction Progress.
Our thanks to the Town of Montgomery for allowing the posting of the Vermont Covered Bridge Society Welcome patch. For more information about the Montgomery area visit their website at www.montgomeryvt.us.
Creamery Covered Bridge Vital Statistics
| Town: | Montgomery |
| Location: | Creamery Bridge Road |
| Crossing: | West Hill Brook |
| Date: | 1883 |
| Builder: | S. & S. Jewett |
| Truss Type: | Town Lattice |
| Truss Length: | 58 feet 8 inches |
| Other Names: | West Hill |
| National Register of Historical Places Listing Date: | December 31, 1974 |
| Date Rehabilitated: | 2009 |
| Rehabilitation Contractor: | Alpine Construction Schuylerville, NY. |
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.
