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Robbins Nest, Washington County

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Inventory Number: VT/45-12-18
County: Washington County
Township: Barre
Town/Village:
Bridge Name: Robbins Nest
Crosses: Jail Branch
Truss type: Queen
Spans: 1
Length: 57'
Roadway Width:
Built: 1964
Builder:
When Lost: standing
Cause:
Latitude: N44 10.718
Longitude: W072 28.251
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Directions: 1.7 miles northwest of jct VT110 on US302, then just left on private road. Northwest of East Barre.

Robbins Nest Bridge, Barre, Washington County, VT Built 1964
Bob Sheldon Photo, October 8, 2010

Robbins Nest Bridge, Barre, Washington County, VT Built 1964
Bill Caswell Photo, September 8, 2013

Robbins Nest Bridge, Barre, Washington County, VT Built 1964
Todd Clark Collection

Comments:
The bridge was built by Robert R. Robbins to access land beyond it. The structure’s footings and framework were built in 1962 and the siding added in 1964. During construction, the trusses were built on the ground nearby and lifted into position by a crane. Steel beans were put under the deck in 1990, along with other restoration work. The bridge is a replica of Old Bridge (VT/45-12-77x), once located about one hundred yards downstream, which was destroyed in the flood of November 4, 1927.

Source:
National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges. World Guide to Covered Bridges, 2021, page 149

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