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

Covered Bridge #3: Henry Bridge

This replication of the original 1840 Henry Bridge was built in 1989.

© 2003 Kim Knox Beckius

Henry Bridge was built originally in 1840, but the bridge you'll see is a replica constructed in 1989. The covered bridge is named for land owner Elnathan Henry, whose nearby home, which dates to 1769, is now The Henry House Inn.

Do you know why most covered bridges were painted red? It's because iron ochre was an inexpensive paint pigment.

• Covered Bridge #1: Silk Bridge
• Covered Bridge #2: Paper Mill Village Bridge
• Covered Bridge #3: Henry Bridge
• Covered Bridge #4: Chiselville Bridge
• Covered Bridge #5: West Arlington Bridge
• Printable Driving Directions for Vermont Covered Bridge Tour