Overview

• Truck drivers relying on car GPS systems have repeatedly damaged Vermont's historic covered bridges, including the 140-year-old Miller's Run bridge in Lyndon.
• Despite signage and potential fines of up to $5,000, incidents persist, with the bridge being struck multiple times.
• Many drivers claim ignorance after hitting the bridge, while some are inexperienced with driving large vehicles.
• Local efforts to protect the bridges include warnings from rental companies and proposals for physical barriers.
• The issue reflects a broader challenge for historic bridge preservation across the United States.