Morgan Covered Bridge Reopened
WGN 45-08-07
BELVIDERE August 3, 2020 - VCBS member Peter Cosgrove visited the Morgan Covered Bridge in Belvidere today and found it to be opened.
Repairs had been made to the flooring that allowed the bridge to be reopened. The reported contractor for the work was Mike Lanphear, LLC. The estimate of work involved changing out the sub floor and running planks.
VCBS president Joe Nelson spoke with Randy Katan, Belvidere Road Commissioner, about the bridge. Randy mentioned that the work was done quickly because "the bridge had to be opened".
Here are a few pictures of the repaired deck:
Photo by Peter Cosgrove
Photo by Peter Cosgrove
The Morgan Covered Bridge, on Morgan Bridge Road, was built in 1887 across the North Branch of the Lamoille River. Unlike other bridges in the area, the 65 foot long Queenpost bridge still supports itself as it did when it was first constructed. Visit the Morgan Bridge web page for more information and details.
