Bedell Covered Bridge

The Bedell Covered Bridge consisted of a two-span Burr truss structure stretching 382 feet across the Connecticut River between New Hampshire and Vermont.

The bridge location has supported five different structures since 1805, with the final covered bridge standing until September 1979 when strong winds caused its collapse.

The local community formed the Save the Bedell Bridge Committee in 1973 and raised 250,000 dollars to preserve this transportation connection between two states.

The bridge site now functions as a 38-acre state park offering river access, boat launching facilities, walking paths, and fishing spots along the Connecticut River.

The stone piers and abutments remain in the river as physical markers of the bridge that operated as a toll crossing until 1916.

Location: Newbury

Location: Haverhill

Official opening: July 22, 1979

Architectural style: Burr Truss

GPS coordinates: 44.04528,-72.07417

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29