Warren Covered Bridge

Warren Covered Bridge is a beautiful covered bridge located in Warren, Vermont. It is also sometimes referred to as the Lincoln Gap Covered Bridge. The bridge was built in 1880 and was extensively restored in the year 2000. This bridge brings Covered Bridge Road over the Mad River. It spans 58 feet long and is about 14 feet wide. It is currently open to pedestrians and cars. 

The bridge is constructed with queen post trusses. According to a notice placed on the bridge by the Vermont Festival of the Arts, this bridge has a singular quirk in that the eastern portal extends longer over the oncoming roadway than the western portal. The trusses on this bridge are covered on the inside as well as the outside. There are just two bridges of this type left in the entire state.

On August 7, 1974, this covered bridge received the distinction of being listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the authorized list of the United State’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources. The NRHP Reference number for the Warren Covered Bridge is 74000269.

Visiting and photographing Warren Covered Bridge is a wonderful adventure. This covered bridge is surrounded by lush forests and a scenic river, making it the perfect place to take photos. As you explore the covered bridge, be sure to take the time to admire its unique architecture and design. Not only will you be able to take amazing pictures, but you will also feel a sense of history as you explore this historic structure. Checking out this covered bridge is an experience that you won’t soon forget!

Accessing the covered bridge is extremely easy thanks to the roadside parking spots located along Town Highway 44. 

Covered Bridge Specs

• Constructed: 1880
• Design/Style: Queen post-truss design
• Total Length: 58 feet
• Total Width: 14 feet
• Carries: Covered Bridge Road
• Crosses: Mad River
  
• Maintained By: Town of Warren
• Usage: Vehicles Permitted
• World Guide Number: 45-12-15
• NRHP: 74000269

Warren Covered Bridge Location

• Address: Covered Bridge Road
• Town: Warren
• State: Vermont
• GPS: 44.111143, -72.857021
  
• Parking Notes: Parking is available just steps from the western entrance of the bridge along Town Highway 44.
• Parking Directions: HERE
• Location Directions: HERE