The Taftsville Bridge spans the Ottauquechee River in Taftsville, Windsor County, Vermont.
Built in 1826.
Modified multiple kingpost truss with semi-independent arch.
Built by Solomon Emmons III.
The Taftsville Bridge is a rare survivor of th eearly craftsman tradition of wooden truss bridge building.
It shows no influence from any of the patented bridge truss designs, but the builder may have been aware of the Swiss tradition from published literature of the time.
Built in 1826.
Modified multiple kingpost truss with semi-independent arch.
Built by Solomon Emmons III.
The Taftsville Bridge is a rare survivor of th eearly craftsman tradition of wooden truss bridge building.
It shows no influence from any of the patented bridge truss designs, but the builder may have been aware of the Swiss tradition from published literature of the time.
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