Warren/Lincoln Gap Covered Bridge
Warren, VT
WGN Number: 45-12-15
Photo by Joe Nelson © 1997
The Warren Bridge stands in the Historic Residential District in Warren Village, surrounded by signs of nineteenth century industry. Ed Barna notes the the bridge has a "unique asymmetrical design: a vertical east portal, but upper side walls that project differently at the west portal." (Barna, E. (1996) Covered Bridges of Vermont. Woodstock, Vermont: The Countryman Press. pg. 85)
A 1995 inspection report recommended "the following repair measures to improve current conditions and to support the commitment for long-term preservation: Roof repairs as necessary; repair cracked bottom chords, floor beams, and stringers; repair spalled concrete on west abutment and wingwalls; provide guard rails, install new signs per VAOT standards." This renovation work was completed in 2000 by Jan Lewandoski of Restoration and Traditional Building. Click for a conversation with Jan Lewandoski and Phil Covelli about the renovation project: The Lincoln Gap Covered Bridge Renovation.
A note of interest is that the asymmetrical portal design was corrected during the renovation project in 2000. Thanks Scott Wagner for this update!
In 2013 the bridge had a further study completed by DuBois & King. The study recommendations included work on the abutments, roof, stringers, and bearing blocks among other issues. The complete report can be found here: Warren Covered Bridge Study - November 2013.
Click here for a short history of the Warren Covered Bridge: A Short History of the Warren Covered Bridge.
Warren Covered Bridge Vital Statistics
| Town: | Warren |
| Location: | Covered Bridge Road |
| Crossing: | Mad River |
| Date: | 1880 |
| Builder: | Walter Bagley |
| Truss Type: | Queenpost |
| Truss Length: | 55 feet |
| Other Names: | Lincoln Gap |
| National Register of Historical Places Listing Date: | August 7, 1974 |
| Date Renovated: | 2000/2013 |
| Renovation Contractor: | Jan Lewandoski 2013 |
| Renovation Information: | Jan Lewandoski 2000 |
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.
