Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.

Hutchins Covered Bridge (Built in 1883)

Montgomery, Vermont

The Hutchins Covered Bridge is being rehabilitated to increase its live load capacity and replacement of rotted truss members.

Services Provided:

	Inspection
	Rehabilitative Design
	On-call Construction Consultation

Goals:

	Increase live load capacity to H10 (10 ton)
	Allow access to residence beyond the bridge at time of construction

Unique Factors:

	One of several bridges in Town built by the Jewett brothers
	Careful attention being given to several archaeological sites within project limits
	Provides only means of access to a single residence

Project Highlights:

	Town Lattice Trusses
	Designed to accommodate an increase in live load capacity
	One of five covered bridges remaining in the Town of Montgomery
	Temporary bridge utilized for traffic control