Brown Covered Bridge, Historic covered bridge in Shrewsbury, United States.
Brown Covered Bridge is a wooden covered bridge that crosses Cold River. It features wooden walls with vertical boarding and a slate roof that covers the entire structure for protection.
Builder Nichols M. Powers constructed it in 1880 using the Town lattice truss design. The structure received National Historic Landmark designation in 2014.
The bridge reflects how people built structures using wood craftsmanship in the 1800s. Visitors can observe the construction methods that builders relied on during that era.
The bridge underwent major restoration after storm damage and reopened in 2016. It now serves local traffic and connects the surrounding communities.
A large natural boulder was built directly into one of the bridge supports rather than being removed. This shows how builders adapted their work to fit the existing landscape.
Location: Shrewsbury
Inception: 1880
GPS coordinates: 43.56618,-72.91949
Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40
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