Howe Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Tunbridge, Vermont, rather than Lake George, New York. Its location over the First Branch of the White River makes it a different kind of outing from Lake George’s village sights; the bridge is about 68.1 miles from Lake View Inn Lake George, a hotel in Lake George.
- Historic listing: National Register of Historic Places
- Built: 1879
- Bridge type: covered multiple-kingpost through truss
Where Howe Covered Bridge Is
Howe Covered Bridge is in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont, south of Tunbridge village.
The National Register record places it off Vermont Route 110, crossing the First Branch of the White River. It carries Belknap Brook Road, also designated C3060, over the river. That setting helps distinguish this destination from covered bridges near Lake George: the bridge is across the state line in Vermont, not in the Lake George area of New York.
The Bridge and Its Historic Setting
Howe Covered Bridge is a nineteenth-century bridge recognized for its engineering, transportation and architectural significance.
Built in 1879, the bridge was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 10, 1974. The register gives 1875–1899 as its period of significance. A bridge inventory describes its structure as a covered multiple-kingpost through truss, with a total length of 74.2 feet and a span of 71.9 feet.
The inventory records a rehabilitation in 1995. These details make the crossing more than a scenic roadside stop: it is a piece of Vermont’s historic transportation infrastructure, still associated with a local road.
Planning the Drive from Lake George
Plan this Lake George day trip around the drive to Tunbridge, since the bridge is in Vermont and not in the Lake George region.
The National Register record identifies the bridge’s location but does not provide turn-by-turn directions from Lake George. Use a current route planner for directions, and allow for conditions along the way rather than relying on a fixed travel time.
If you are also spending time in the village, the Lake George Village guide to its sights and streets covers local stops separately.
For New York traffic, travel and winter road-condition information, New York State DOT directs travelers to 511NY or 511. Check the official site before you go for the latest information on New York roads.
The Lake George guide to walking, driving, and local transport covers getting around before you set out.
Access, Preservation, and Visitor Etiquette
Howe Covered Bridge carries a road, so treat it as an active transportation structure rather than assuming it is set up for pedestrian access.
A bridge inventory labels it “Open to traffic,” but that label does not establish pedestrian access rules or confirm current conditions. Follow any posted access instructions at the bridge, and avoid blocking the roadway or interfering with traffic. Its historic designation and recorded rehabilitation also make care around the structure important.
FAQs
Is Howe Covered Bridge in Lake George?
No. It is in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont, while Lake George is in New York.
What river does Howe Covered Bridge cross?
It crosses the First Branch of the White River.
Can you walk across Howe Covered Bridge?
The inventory describes it as open to traffic, but that does not confirm pedestrian access. Follow posted instructions and check conditions before setting out.