Have you ever wondered what a covered bridge that was built to modern standards would look like? Well, then consider the Smith Bridge in Plymouth, NH.
This bridge is historic in that there has reportedly been a bridge at this location since 1786. Back then, money for the bridge was raised by having a lottery or raffle. (50/50 raffle perhaps?) The original cost is unknown.
A new bridge was built in 1850 by Herman Marcy of Littleton, N.H. for $2,720.92. It was destroyed by an arsonist in 1993. (Note: This is the second bridge that I’ve photographed in which a predecessor succumbed to arson.)
The new bridge was built to carry two-lane traffic and modern loads. It looks enormous compared to some of the other bridges I’ve seen. I do like how open it is on the sides. It also has a walkway so pedestrians are not on the roadway. It was dedicated in 2001 and cost 3.3 million.
That’s some fancy bridge!
This bridge is quite something!
Enormous is the right word for this bridge. How does it sound when a car or truck drives over it?
It is paved rather than wood so it doesn’t have that thumping sound. It’s like being on the road with a bit of echo.
Sunbeam shadows. How cool. 👁👁🍃
Thank you, Gail. Have a great day.
Wow. I have never seen a bridge like this.
I hope you like it. They are pretty.
Yeah, its awesome.
A very beautiful design. I’m going to have take a trip north. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure. Come up for the fall. Where are you located?
The fall would be a great time. I’m in south Florida.
So cool!!thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much.
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Have a great day.
You too!
These covered bridges are really beautiful…how i wish i’d have the chance to see one for real some day..
I’m sure you will. Thank you, Michelle. I hope you’re having a great day.
The luxury edition! This one is posh looking. Beautiful images Chris! Hard to imagine what kind of life experiences would lead someone to torch a beautiful bridge like this. Hope you’re doing great!
It is a very posh bridge. It feels massive. So many of the bridges have height and weight restrictions that trucks have to avoid them. One of the arsonists claim that god told him to set fire to the bridge. I don’t see that as being part of a divine plan. Take care.
I’ve never seen bridge like this, thank you. I don’t think we have such kind of bridges here. 🙂
When you’re done seeing you country, come visit the US.
That’s what I dream about.😊😇
It does look rather enormous but beautiful nevertheless! And I also like the open sides – always nice for making shadow pics I imagine. 😉
That is definitely one of the largest wooden covered bridge I have ever seen! Great pics!!
Thanks Kirt. There is a covered bridge in Pepperell, MA that they rebuilt a while back to modern standards and it’s even bigger. The thing is huge.
Unbelievable!! I love covered bridges.