Watson Settlement Bridge
Watson Settlement Bridge, Covered bridge in Aroostook County, US
The Watson Settlement Bridge stretched 150 feet across the Meduxnekeag River with two spans supported by stone abutments and a central pier.
Built in 1911, this wooden structure represented the first bridge constructed at this location and earned National Register of Historic Places status in 1970.
The bridge name originated from the Watson homestead located near the structure, marking a significant connection to early local settlement patterns.
The bridge remained accessible until 1984, when authorities closed it to vehicles following the construction of a modern replacement bridge.
Fire destroyed this Maine Historic Civil Engineering Landmark on July 19, 2021, eliminating the oldest example of Howe truss system in Maine bridges.
Location: Aroostook County
Inception: 1900s
GPS coordinates: 46.21000,-67.80083
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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