Two Cent Bridge, Suspension footbridge in Waterville, United States
The Two Cent Bridge is a steel cable suspension footbridge spanning the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow. The structure provides a six-foot-wide pedestrian path designed for crossing between the two communities.
The original bridge built in 1901 was destroyed by flooding along the Kennebec River. The current structure was constructed in 1903 by the Berlin Construction Company and has connected the communities since then.
The name reflects a practical toll system from the early 1900s when pedestrians paid two cents to cross between the communities. This naming tradition connects to how the bridge once served as a vital link for workers traveling to the nearby paper mills.
The crossing is easiest during dry conditions when the pathway is safe for walking. Access is available from both Waterville and Winslow sides, though the narrow width means pedestrians should proceed carefully.
This is the last remaining toll footbridge in the United States, making it a remarkable historical anomaly. The original toll collection booth still stands at the western entrance, a reminder of when users paid for each crossing.
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