North Troy's Covered Bridge Open

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North Troy, Vt., June 6, 2008 - The rehabilitation of North Troy's covered bridge, begun in July, 2007, has been completed, and has passed Final Inspection, says John Weaver, Vtrans Project manager.

The work was performed by low bidder Blow & Cote Construction of Morrisville, VT at a cost of $470,000.

The west abutment was stabilized and under-pinned with concrete and sheeting. The superstructure has added bracing (top chords and outside) to stabilize the bridge. Camber has been restored and the frame straightened. The bottom chords have new (replacement) wooden tension splices in numerous locations, and a new wooden deck (with protective curbs) has been installed within the supporting superstructure.

In addition, the bridge has been treated with fire retardant and insecticide, and new approach railings have been added.