Bridge 9
About Bridge 9
Bridge 9, at Shawville Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 20, 2007: the first place in Sheldon to be listed. Only 751 of Vermont’s 902 listings are older. The Register lists it for its transportation and engineering, at the state level. It describes its style as Parker through truss, as it does for 6 other Vermont listings. It was listed as part of Metal Truss, Masonry, and Concrete Bridges in Vermont MPS; Metal Truss, Masonry, and Concrete Bridges in Vermont MPS.
What it isHistoric bridge in Sheldon, Vermont, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 94 MB · National Archives↗Finding Bridge 9
Shawville Rd., Sheldon
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Parker through truss style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Parker through truss.
Memories of Bridge 9
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Bridge 9
Is Bridge 9 on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 20, 2007 (Register number 07001298).
Is Bridge 9 a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Bridge 9?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Bridge 9?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 94 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84284620 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.