Brad Black of Daniels Construction repairs a tie beam on the Sayer Bridge in Thetford, Vt., on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. The circa 1840 covered bridge needs cross bracing and a tie beam work after being damaged by an oversize vehicle. "This is an ongoing thing in the covered bridge world," Black said. "People don't heed the height warnings." (Valley News-Jennifer Hauck) Valley News — Jennifer Hauck