River Road Covered Bridge
Also known as Upper Bridge
About River Road Covered Bridge
River Road Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 19, 1974: the first place in Troy to be listed. Only 130 of Vermont’s 902 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. It describes its style as Town Lattice Truss, as it does for 7 other Vermont listings. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isCovered bridge in Troy, Vermont. 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 · 73 MB · National Archives↗1910 to today
- 1910Built
- 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 52 years
Finding River Road Covered Bridge
South of North Troy off VT 101, over Missisquni River, in Troy, VT
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of River Road Covered Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about River Road Covered Bridge
Is River Road Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 19, 1974 (Register number 74000249).
Is River Road Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit River Road Covered Bridge?
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 River Road Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 73 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 84285591 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.