Bennett-Bean Covered Bridge

The Bennett-Bean Covered Bridge is a covered road bridge crossing the Magalloway River in Oxford County, Maine. The wooden structure features wooden board sides and internal wire cable supports anchored to concrete foundations for stability.

The bridge was built in 1901 and served as a vital link connecting remote farms with nearby towns. It remained in regular use for over 80 years before being closed to traffic in 1985.

The National Register of Historic Places recognized this bridge in 1970 for its representation of early American transportation infrastructure and engineering methods.

The structure is located south of Wilson Mills and accessible via small country roads. The narrow interior width means only low-clearance vehicles can pass through, so check access conditions before visiting.

The bridge employs Paddleford truss design with diagonal cross members, a structural technique that gives it exceptional strength. This engineering approach was common for covered bridges built in that era.

Location: Oxford County

Inception: 1898

GPS coordinates: 44.91914,-71.03839

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14