Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Swanzey, New Hampshire, United States.
Sawyers Crossing is a wooden bridge that spans the Ashuelot River and measures 117 feet long, with vertical wooden siding and a metal roof supported by granite foundations. The structure was strengthened with metal tie rods and bolts to stabilize its frame.
The bridge was built in 1859 and replaced an earlier structure from 1771 at this location. It received recognition as a national historic place in 1978.
The bridge shows how craftspeople built and worked in 19th-century New England. Visitors can see the traditional construction method with its distinctive wooden frame and curved corners.
Access from the road is straightforward and the bridge can be crossed on foot. Visitors should be aware that larger vehicles may not fit through the narrow openings due to the structure's dimensions.
In 1953 the bridge gained nationwide attention when it appeared in a cigarette advertisement campaign under the name 'kissing bridge'. This unexpected appearance in popular culture made the structure known far beyond the local region.
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