Northfield Falls Covered Bridge

Northfield Falls Covered Bridge is a wooden structure that crosses the Dog River with painted red walls and a metal roof sheltering the roadway. The bridge spans roughly 137 feet and accommodates a single lane that is about 16 feet wide.

The bridge was built in 1872 using a Town lattice truss design, a wooden technique common to this region at that time. Nearly a century later, in 1974, it was recognized as a historic place worthy of official protection.

The bridge is one of five wooden crossings in the town, showing how locals built structures to connect their communities across the river. The red paint and wooden design reflect building methods that were typical in this region generations ago.

The crossing remains passable for vehicles, though internal reinforcement was added to keep the structure safe over time. Best visited during daylight to see the construction details and the river setting clearly.

From this location, you can see two of these wooden bridges at the same time: the main structure here and the Lower Cox Brook Covered Bridge nearby, which spans a different section of water. This rare side-by-side view of two historic crossings makes the spot especially rewarding for those interested in bridge construction.

Location: Northfield

GPS coordinates: 44.17250,-72.65111

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:26