This is an interesting little bridge up near the Canadian border. As you can see it’s been bypassed by another bridge that is wooden but not covered. Note the extra layer of boards where the rubber meets the road so to speak on the uncovered bridge. That will help the wooden deck hold up over time.
According to the state’s catalog of the bridges “Little is known about this bridge and nothing has been recorded in the town records. It has now been bypassed. The bridge is closed to all but pedestrian traffic.” There is however a record that it was built in 1858.
Perry Stream which runs below the bridge is popular for fishing. I imagine this bridge is a good place to hang out when your done fishing or to stop while traveling around on an ATV.
While many of the bridges are maintained by the state or the town, volunteers take care of the cleaning and maintenance of the River Road Bridge.
The first picture really takes you back in time. Thank you for your excellent photos and information.
Thank you, sir. The sepia tone seems to have added something to this.
Wow..amazing pictures.
Thank you so much, sir.
I echo Inspirechief’s comment. You done good bro!
Thank you so much. Waves hello. I hope your day is going well.
I do like the sepia version. Very fitting for this particular bridge!
Thank you, Liz. Smetimes, the old style processing just works out great.
I like the photo it adds to the classic charm of that bridge still standing after so much time. Really great post. A long trip to travel there for you, as well. Thank you.😊
Thank you, Suzette. It was a long drive but well worth it.
Thank you for all the work you to bring such gems to light in your posts. A huge thank you!🙏
My pleasure
I thought the first photo was from the bridge archives. It’s a great photo, Chris! Shame nothing is known about this bridge, but at least you have captured it for posterity.
Thank you Lois. I wonder if the locals just built it without a lot of input from the local government. There was a need so they did it.
Dreamy thoughts keep creeping into the corners of my mind. 🌟✨💫
Sepia tnes do have that dreamy quality. Thank you, Gail.
The sepia tone image of the bridge will pass as a wall paper.
Oh, thank you.
A bridge at the side of the road? Interesting.
I’ve seen bypassed bridges with roads that go parallel to them but this is the closest by far.
Nice one! A road bridge just for pedestrians! 🚶♀️🏃♀️👩🦯🏃♂️🤸♀️
Exactly – Thank you, Ashley. Happy Friday.
Have a great weekend Chris!
You also.
Beyond the bridges, I find that it shows a lot about the structure of local communities in New England, this habit of getting by autonomously without waiting for instructions or decisions from the central government. In this case, this is reflected in the lack of information in the centralised archives or in the fact that volunteers take charge.
They are a very self-reliant group of people. A lot of the state is like that. Many of the trails around here are improved or maintained by volunteers from local snowmobile clubs that use them.
I think that last photo is my fave of the bunch. Love the rusticness and I’m sure there are many stories befind this road bridge, from the construction to the vehicles that have traveled on it.
Thank you, Christy. I think you’re right.
I love the first photo..the septia tone did work magic..
You are already quite the expert on this topic! And the photos give me nostalgia for I hardly know what.
I can’t claim the title of expert, but I’ve learned a lot this year. I’m glad you enjoyed the images.
So nice to have a picnic bench and chairs for picnic goes to sit and relax or anglers to put stuff and rest on on. I do enjoy your series on bridges and am amazed that there are so many bridges where you live.
Thank you so much, Garfield. The bridges are pretty spread out and usually on secondary or back roads so it’s not like we see them all of the time.
Interesting to know how these bridges must have been built in yesteryears to serve transportation purposes. Today, they stand as testimony of the historical tracings of American heritage. *Some may be younger bridges haha…
I like that you know to try different tones. I need to try that on some of my photos. It always surprises me to see the picnic tables inside. I really didn’t know that was a “thing” until you started sharing your photos. I would love to find places like this on my road trips.
Honestly, I didn’t know picnic tables inside old covered bridges was a thing until I began this project. I’d seen about a dozen covered bridges in NH before that and all were active. It wasn’t until my third trip out this year that I saw my first one and thought it was a one-off. I’ve seen them on the majority of bridges that are no longer open to vehicular traffic.
Beautifully photographed Chris! I love the treatments you used. Also love that the locals have adopted this bridge so to speak, taking on the care and upkeep. Have a great day friend!
Thank you. There is something special about a community coming together to care for something they share.
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Thank you