Jaynes Covered Bridge
About Jaynes Covered Bridge
Jaynes Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 1, 1974: the first place in Waterville to be listed. Only 117 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 Queenpost truss, as it does for 11 other Vermont listings. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isBuilding in Vermont, United States. 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 · 106 MB · National Archives↗Finding Jaynes Covered Bridge
Northeast of Waterville, VT, over North Branch of Lamoille River
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Queenpost truss style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queenpost truss.
Memories of Jaynes Covered Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Jaynes Covered Bridge
Is Jaynes Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 1, 1974 (Register number 74000226).
Is Jaynes Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Round Church, 24.7 miles away.
Can you visit Jaynes 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 Jaynes Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 106 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 84285441 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.