Swiftwater Covered Bridge
Swiftwater Covered Bridge, Historic covered bridge in Bath, New Hampshire.
The Swiftwater Covered Bridge extends 173 feet over the Wild Ammonoosuc River, featuring vertical planking sides and a corrugated metal roof construction.
Built in 1849 as the fourth bridge at this location, the structure replaced three previous bridges that were destroyed by floods in 1810, 1818, and 1828.
The bridge represents the engineering methods of early American builders, showcasing the Paddleford truss design that characterized 19th-century New England construction techniques.
Visitors can access the bridge via Valley Road, where they can observe the 14-foot wide roadbed and examine the split granite abutments with concrete footings.
The bridge maintains its original structural elements, including an eight-foot-high vertical planking that leaves an exposed area above, creating a distinctive architectural pattern.
Location: New Hampshire
GPS coordinates: 44.13417,-71.95139
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:34
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