Ryefield Bridge

Ryefield Bridge is a road bridge spanning across the Crooked River in Maine that links Harrison and Otisfield. It is built with steel beams supporting a wooden roadway and rests on solid granite abutments.

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.

The bridge connects two communities and shows how people in this area built their infrastructure to bring towns closer together. Its design reflects how much care local builders put into engineering solutions that would serve the region for many years.

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.

Location: Maine

GPS coordinates: 44.14280,-70.59530

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03