Vermont's Covered Bridges - Orleans County
ORLEANS COUNTY · NORTHEAST KINGDOM
Covered Bridges in Orleans County, Vermont
Discover Lord’s Creek and Coventry/Orne covered bridges, and explore the history of Troy’s River Road Covered Bridge.
Coventry/Orne Covered Bridge on Back Coventry Road.
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Explore the county’s covered-bridge stories
This guide brings together three bridge stories from Orleans County: a farm-lane crossing in Irasburg, the rebuilt Coventry/Orne Bridge and the historic River Road Bridge in Troy.
Know before you go: Lord’s Creek involves farm access, and the original River Road Covered Bridge was destroyed by fire in 2021. Read the access and history notes before planning your route.
IRASBURG · FARM-LANE CROSSING
Lord’s Creek Covered Bridge
Lord’s Creek Covered Bridge is a timber crossing in Irasburg, reached by a farm lane off Covered Bridge Road. The open sides give a clear view of the bridge’s wooden framework.
Location & access
Look for Covered Bridge Road north of VT Route 58 near Irasburg. Older maps may call it Old Dump Road.
This is a farm-access setting. Obtain permission before entering private land or using the lane, and do not treat a map marker as an invitation to drive through.
Lord’s Creek Covered Bridge. Confirm permission before entering the farm lane.
The rebuilt Coventry/Orne Bridge, completed in 2000.
IRASBURG · NEAR COVENTRY VILLAGE
Coventry/Orne Covered Bridge
Also called Orne Covered Bridge, this crossing stands on Back Coventry Road in Irasburg near Coventry village. The current bridge was built in 2000 after the earlier covered bridge was destroyed by arson in 1997.
Its familiar covered profile continues the character of the historic crossing, while the reconstruction date distinguishes today’s bridge from its predecessor.
Location & approach
Research Back Coventry Road near Coventry village. The original guide approaches via Main Street and Covered Bridge Road, which becomes Back Coventry Road. Confirm current navigation and follow posted vehicle restrictions.
TROY · HISTORICAL BRIDGE
River Road Covered Bridge
Historical landmark: the covered bridge was destroyed by fire on February 6, 2021.
Built in 1910, River Road Covered Bridge carried Veilleux Road across the Missisquoi River in Troy. Its red siding and timber lattice made it a distinctive part of the local landscape.
The photograph here records the bridge before the fire. It does not show the present crossing.
Location & current information
The historic site is at the Veilleux Road crossing near River Road in Troy. VTrans documents a project to replace the temporary steel crossing installed after the fire. Use the project page for updates before traveling.
Historical photograph: River Road Covered Bridge before its destruction in 2021.
BUILD YOUR ITINERARY
Plan an Orleans County bridge outing
Start near Irasburg & Coventry
Compare the Lord’s Creek and Coventry/Orne locations on the statewide map. Confirm farm-lane permission separately from public-road access, and allow time for the surrounding villages.
Explore Troy’s bridge history
Include River Road as a historical story, rather than promising a visit to the former covered structure. Check the VTrans project information if your drive passes through this part of Troy.
Enjoy the scenery. Respect the crossing.
Keep roadways, bridge entrances and private driveways clear. Park only where permitted, photograph from safe locations and respect nearby homes and farms.
Follow local closure, clearance and weight signs. Check current road information before your trip, especially after storms or during construction.
Orleans County covered-bridge questions
Which covered bridges are featured in this Orleans County guide?
The guide features Lord’s Creek, Coventry/Orne and the history of River Road Covered Bridge. These are three listings, not three currently standing historic covered bridges.
Is Coventry/Orne Covered Bridge in Coventry or Irasburg?
The bridge is on Back Coventry Road in Irasburg, close to Coventry village. Both Coventry and Orne are useful names when researching it.
Is the current Orne Bridge the original structure?
No. The present covered bridge was built in 2000 after the previous bridge was destroyed by arson in 1997.
Can I visit Lord’s Creek Covered Bridge?
Research the location on Covered Bridge Road in Irasburg and obtain permission before entering its farm-access lane or private land. Public entry should not be assumed.
Is River Road Covered Bridge still standing?
The historic covered bridge burned on February 6, 2021. The photo in this guide shows it before the fire. Consult VTrans for information about the replacement crossing.
Where can I find a covered bridges map?
Use the statewide covered bridges map linked from this page, then confirm road conditions and access with local sources before traveling.
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Use the county directory and statewide map to discover more covered-bridge stories along your Vermont route.