Vermont's Covered Bridges - Rutland County
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Covered Bridges in Rutland County, Vermont
Explore seven covered bridges, from Brandon and Pittsford to Proctor, Shrewsbury and Clarendon, with photos and location notes for your Vermont drive.
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FIND YOUR NEXT CROSSING
Explore seven Rutland County bridges
Otter Creek connects several of the county’s bridge stories, while Furnace Brook, the Cold River and the Mill River add variety to the route. Use this guide to choose a few crossings near your plans, then check the map and current local information.
Each listing includes an original photograph and a named-road approach. Hammond is a pedestrian stop; vehicle access at other bridges depends on current restrictions and conditions.
SHREWSBURY
Brown Covered Bridge
A Cold River landmark
Brown Covered Bridge carries Upper Cold River Road across the Cold River in Shrewsbury. Built in 1880, this Town lattice bridge is documented by the National Park Service and is a distinctive stop for visitors interested in Vermont’s timber bridges.
Location & approach
Research Upper Cold River Road via Cold River Road in northwestern Shrewsbury. Confirm current road conditions and vehicle restrictions before approaching.
PITTSFORD
Cooley Covered Bridge
A Furnace Brook crossing
Cooley Covered Bridge carries Elm Street across Furnace Brook in Pittsford. Built in 1849, it is associated with bridge builder Nicholas M. Powers and fits naturally into a Pittsford-area bridge outing.
Location & approach
Look for Elm Street off US Route 7 in Pittsford. Check the bridge destination and permitted parking before setting out.
PITTSFORD
Depot Covered Bridge
Also known as Depot Hill Covered Bridge
Depot Covered Bridge carries Depot Hill Road across Otter Creek in Pittsford. Its timber lattice and river setting make it a useful companion to the Cooley, Gorham and Hammond listings.
Location & approach
Look for Depot Hill Road west of US Route 7. The approach can be affected by high water. Pittsford’s May 11, 2026 statement reported that the bridge could reopen after inspection following vehicle damage; check newer town notices for access and repair updates.
PITTSFORD / PROCTOR
Gorham Covered Bridge
An Otter Creek crossing between two towns
Gorham Covered Bridge spans Otter Creek on Gorham Bridge Road in the Pittsford–Proctor area. The Town lattice bridge is associated with builders Abraham Owen and Nicholas M. Powers.
Location & approach
Look for Gorham Bridge Road off VT Route 3. Include the bridge name in navigation to confirm the final approach and follow posted clearance and weight limits.
PITTSFORD
Hammond Covered Bridge
A bypassed bridge for a closer look
Hammond Covered Bridge spans Otter Creek beside the modern Kendall Hill Road crossing. The Brandon Chamber’s bridge tour identifies the historic structure as a foot-traffic stop, rather than a vehicle crossing.
Location & approach
Look beside Kendall Hill Road west of US Route 7. Use permitted parking, follow current pedestrian-access signs and do not attempt to drive onto the historic span.
CLARENDON
Kingsley Covered Bridge
Also known as Mill River Bridge
Kingsley Covered Bridge carries East Street across the Mill River in Clarendon. Its location near Gorge Road makes it a separate southern stop to consider alongside Brown Bridge in Shrewsbury.
Location & approach
Look for East Street just south of its junction with Gorge Road in East Clarendon. Confirm current access with local signs and town information; older rehabilitation schedules are not live closure reports.
BRANDON
Sanderson Covered Bridge
A Pearl Street crossing over Otter Creek
Sanderson Covered Bridge crosses Otter Creek on Pearl Street in Brandon. The Brandon Chamber describes its nineteenth-century origins and rebuilding around the turn of the twenty-first century, helping distinguish the crossing’s history from later work.
Location & approach
Follow Pearl Street west from central Brandon and confirm the bridge location in current navigation. Leave time to explore the village before or after your bridge stop.
MAKE A DAY OF IT
Build a bridge route at your own pace
Brandon & Pittsford
Start with Sanderson in Brandon, then choose from Depot, Cooley, Hammond and Gorham around Pittsford and Proctor. Compare locations first and allow time for village stops.
Shrewsbury & Clarendon
Consider Brown Bridge over the Cold River and Kingsley over the Mill River for a separate outing south of the Rutland area. Check the approaches before combining the stops.
Enjoy the view. Respect the crossing.
Use permitted parking and keep roads, bridge entrances and private driveways clear. Photograph from safe places, respect nearby homes and follow all closure, clearance and weight signs.
Check road conditions after heavy rain and use a flexible itinerary during repair work. Photographs show the bridges when photographed; signs or road conditions in older images may have changed.
Rutland County covered-bridge questions
Which bridges are featured in this guide?
The seven listings are Brown, Cooley, Depot, Gorham, Hammond, Kingsley and Sanderson. This is a trip-planning selection, not an inventory of every covered structure in Rutland County.
Which covered bridges are around Pittsford?
Cooley, Depot and Hammond are in Pittsford, while Gorham serves the Pittsford–Proctor area. Sanderson in Brandon can be considered for a wider outing.
Can I drive across Hammond Covered Bridge?
Plan Hammond as a pedestrian stop beside Kendall Hill Road. The local chamber’s bridge tour identifies it as open to foot traffic only; follow current signs on arrival.
Are Depot and Depot Hill the same covered bridge?
Yes. The Depot Covered Bridge in this guide is the Depot Hill Road crossing of Otter Creek in Pittsford. Check the town’s notices for repair and access information.
Where is Kingsley Covered Bridge?
Kingsley, also known as Mill River Bridge, is on East Street near Gorge Road in Clarendon. It crosses the Mill River.
Where can I find a covered bridges map?
Use the statewide map linked throughout this guide to compare locations. Confirm directions and current access before traveling.
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