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One Drive, Five Covered Bridges: The Bridges of Bennington County Vermont

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Covered Bridge #1: Silk Bridge
Silk Bridge - Vermont Covered Bridge

Vermont's Silk Bridge dates to about 1840.

© 2003 Kim Knox Beckius
If you want to see covered bridges during your visit to New England, you can't beat Vermont's Bennington County for its dense concentration of picturesque covered bridges. Bennington County is located in the southwest corner of the state, and this driving tour will take you to five covered bridges in close proximity.

From Bennington, Vermont, follow Route 7 North to a left on Northside Drive, which becomes Route 67A West. Watch for a left turn onto Silk Road, where you'll discover your first covered bridge.

The 88-foot-long Silk Bridge was built circa 1840 to span the Walloomsac River. The builder is believed to be Benjamin Sears. Silk Bridge is open to vehicular traffic, but if you drive through, turn around, as you're headed back to Route 67A to continue your covered bridge tour.

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