This bridge is a bit different. First of all, it is on a college campus joining the main campus to some athletic fields. It was never meant for vehicular traffic. Students walk across it and the odd maintenance vehicle will drive over it.
Second, it was first built in 1972, but is listed by the state as a historic bridge. When Milton Graton and his son Arnold built it, they used traditional methods. For example, the framed trusses were pulled across the river by a team of oxen rather than cranes or tractors.
The Henniker Bridge was designed to replicate the traditional style of covered bridges. In 2022, it will be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Handsome bridges that shout New England. Great photos. 🙂
Thank you so much. We are proud of our covered bridges.
Thank you for also including the history with the beautiful photos.
Thank you, Liz. It’s my pleasure. Some of these bridges have interesting stories behind them.
I’m really enjoying reading about the history. I think it will make me appreciate each bridge a little more as we drive by.
Thank you., Liz. Yes, a few have signs with a bit have history. The rest I’ve found on a website the state maintains.
I’ll have to check that website out!
Beautiful covered bridge. It’s not that old but it was made in It’s traditional ways. Thanks for all the pictures on this fine beautiful Sunday morning! Enjoy your day Chris!
Thank you, Nancy. I’m glad you enjoyed the images. You have a great day also.
Have you ever noticed how quiet it is inside those covered bridges. It’s like entering a time portal. 🌟
Yes. The only sounds are birds and the water below. Have a great day, Gail.
There will no question about its eligibility in 2022, will there? It is a beauty.
Thank you. I have no idea if getting on the list is difficult or not. I hope this one gets on it.
Beautiful photos! I love the stories as well, so interesting!
Thank you. Each bridge seems to have a story.
What a view! Looks so romantic! 💕
They do have that romantic feel to them. Thank you for your comment.
Beautiful handiwork! Thanks for sharing!
I love that they all have their own story to tell. I like the signage too. No jumping. Hang in there. We got this, together! Nice images Chris! I hope you’re having a great day. Heading into a busy week so I’m taking it slow today. Take care.
Thank you, Sandra. I like all of the stories also. No, I didn’t jump, though today I might be tempted due to the heat. Have a relaxing day.
I like these covered bridges very much. You don’t see them here!
Thank you. I have a friend in Barcelona. I envy her Roman aqueducts and medieval bridges and she envies our wooden covered bridges. It’s all a matter of perspective, I guess.
I love this 🙂
Thank you so much. Have a great day.
Darn! No bridge jumping 😉 Great shots!
Wooden pegs look impressive. Beautiful photographs!
Thank you. I appreciate that. They are beautiful bridges.
my first thought was it looks like a Viking ship, such intricate work, love the shots, Chris!!
Hmmm, I like the Viking ship comparison. They do have similar lines. Thank you, Alex.
Love these interior views of these covered bridges! 😍 That’s amazing that they built it like this! They’re doing stuff like that here too – like rebuilding a medieval castle only with methods they used back then. It will take decades to get finished but what a project! Also grants us wonderful historic insights. 😊
Building anything the old way takes a certain amount of dedication.
Wow..lovely pictures.👌
Thank you so much, Sir.
My pleasure 👍
When one of our covered bridges in Rockingham, VT, was destroyed when an overloaded truck attempted to pass over it, we replaced it with a new covered bridge built in 1982 with traditional methods as well, including the moving of it into place with a team of oxen. It was a site to behold, a soft-spoken, tiny, 13-year-old girl leading her team of oxen to deliver and place the bridge exactly perfectly! Will never forget this!
That sounds like an amazing thing to see.