Ryefield Bridge, Road bridge in Stuart's Corner, Maine, United States
Ryefield Bridge is a single-span steel Warren through truss bridge over the Crooked River, linking Harrison and Otisfield in western Maine. Its two riveted trusses have double-intersection diagonals, and the 98-foot span rests on ashlar granite abutments. The road deck is 16.5 feet wide and covered with planking. Decorative plaques on the portals give the date and manufacturer.
This structure was built in 1912 by the American Bridge Company using a Warren truss design. The double-intersection diagonal pattern was a proven engineering approach chosen to enhance structural stability.
Locals know the crossing as Stuart's Corner, the rural spot where the Crooked River separates Harrison from Otisfield. Construction was paid for jointly by the two towns, so the bridge stands as a shared investment rather than a state project. Decorative plaques on the portals record the 1912 date and the manufacturer, the American Bridge Company.
The bridge is accessible by vehicle and connects Ryefield Bridge Road with West Andrew Hill Road. It provides adequate width for traffic flow and is straightforward to reach when traveling in this rural area.
This structure ranks among Maine's few Warren truss bridges built before 1916 and features manufacturer plaques at its entrances. These plaques serve as records of the craftsmanship and clearly display when the work was completed.
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