Pittsburg–Clarksville Covered Bridge

Pittsburg-Clarksville Covered Bridge is a wooden crossing over the Connecticut River between two neighboring communities in northern New Hampshire. The structure features a Paddleford truss system that provides structural support and spans the river at a point where rapids create a dramatic landscape.

The bridge was built in 1876 to connect the two communities separated by the river during an era of active bridge construction across New England. Its survival through more than a century reflects both the durability of its design and the local commitment to preserving it.

The bridge, designated as New Hampshire Covered Bridge Number 34, represents the engineering methods and construction techniques of nineteenth-century American bridge builders.

The bridge is open only to pedestrians, making it easy to walk across at your own pace while enjoying views of the river below. The crossing is short and straightforward, giving visitors a chance to observe both the historic structure and the surrounding landscape.

This is the northernmost covered bridge crossing the Connecticut River in the entire state. The specialized Paddleford truss design was an innovative engineering choice for handling the force and flow of the water at this location.

Location: New Hampshire

GPS coordinates: 45.05440,-71.40690

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21