Kidder Hill Covered Bridge
Grafton, VT
WGN Number: 45-13-03
Photo by Joe Nelson © 1997
The Kidder Hill Bridge is the only kingposter in Vermont that still has sway braces. These braces were more commonly used on open bridges, which had no other provisions for lateral bracing.
According the Bridgehunter.com the bridge was rehabilitated in 1995. In 2011 the bridge was closed following damage to the abutments caused by Tropical Storm Irene. The bridge was reopened after the repairs were completed.
Our thanks to the Town of Grafton for allowing the posting of the Vermont Covered Bridge Society Welcome patch. For more information about the Grafton area visit their website at www.graftonvt.org.
Kidder Hill Covered Bridge Vital Statistics
| Town: | Grafton |
| Location: | Kidder Hill Road |
| Crossing: | Saxtons River |
| Date: | 1870 |
| Builder: | Unknown |
| Truss Type: | Kingpost |
| Truss Length: | 67 feet |
| National Register of Historical Places Listing Date: | July 2, 1973 |
| Date Rehabilitated: | 1995 |
| Repair Contractor: | Unknown |
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.
