Bennett-Bean Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Oxford County, Maine, United States.
The Bennett-Bean Covered Bridge spans 93 feet across the Magalloway River with vertical boarding on its sides and wire cables anchored to concrete settings.
Built in 1901 at a cost under 1,000 dollars, this bridge served as a crucial connection for local farms to Maine State Route 16 until 1985.
The National Register of Historic Places recognized this bridge in 1970 for its representation of early American transportation infrastructure and engineering methods.
Located 1.5 miles south of Wilson Mills, the structure measures 16 feet 8 inches wide and features an interior roadway width of 14 feet 8 inches.
The bridge incorporates Paddleford trusses with diagonal cross members fastened to King posts using metal bolts for enhanced structural stability.
Location: Oxford County
Inception: 1898
GPS coordinates: 44.91914,-71.03839
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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