Bedell Covered Bridge
Bedell Covered Bridge, Road bridge in Newbury and Haverhill, United States.
Bedell Covered Bridge was a two-span timber structure built using Burr truss engineering to cross the Connecticut River between New Hampshire and Vermont. The wooden covered bridge stretched roughly 380 feet and served as a major transportation route for over a century.
The location hosted five different bridge structures beginning in 1805, with the covered bridge operating as a toll crossing until 1916. Severe winds caused the final covered bridge to collapse in 1979, ending nearly two centuries of river crossing at this site.
The site serves as a reminder of the connection that once linked two states across the river. Visitors can sense the importance this crossing held in bringing communities together.
Today the location is a 38-acre state park with river access, boat launch areas, and walking paths for visitors. The park provides opportunities to fish and spend time outdoors along the Connecticut River, making it easy to explore the area on foot or by water.
Stone piers and foundation supports still remain visible in the river, marking where the covered bridge once stood. These remnants offer visitors a tangible connection to the structure that was lost to the storm.
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