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

Covered Bridge #1: Silk Bridge

Vermont's Silk Bridge dates to about 1840.

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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.

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

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