Buskirk Bridge

Buskirk Bridge is a covered wooden bridge crossing the Hoosic River with a span of approximately 165 feet and internal bracing using the Howe truss system. The interior reveals a lattice of wooden beams and supports that distributes weight and allows the structure to carry modern vehicle traffic.

Built in 1857 by builders Peter Osterhauth, Charles Newman, and James Roberts, the bridge was later recognized as a historic structure worthy of preservation. It represents one of the surviving examples of mid-19th-century engineering that continues to serve its original purpose.

This is one of four remaining covered bridges in Washington County, and visitors can see the wooden joinery and building methods typical of rural construction from that era. The red wooden structure draws photographers and history enthusiasts who want to experience this style of 19th-century engineering firsthand.

Access is via State Route 67, and visitors should note that this is an active roadway with regular vehicle traffic. The bridge spans between two counties, so it remains in everyday use and travelers should be cautious when exploring it.

This is New York State's only covered bridge linking two counties jointly managed by both administrations. The shared responsibility between separate county governments is rare and makes this crossing a curious example of cross-county cooperation.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 42.95833,-73.43333

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49