Sunday River Bridge, Covered bridge in Oxford County, Maine, US.
Sunday River Bridge is a covered wooden crossing with red exterior walls that spans the river in Oxford County. The structure features granite supports and a peaked roof that protects the wooden interior from weather.
The present structure was built in 1872 after two earlier bridges were destroyed by flooding in 1869 and 1871. The rebuilt crossing used reinforced building methods to better withstand river conditions.
The bridge displays 19th-century craftsmanship through its wooden construction and red exterior that shapes the local landscape today. Walking through it gives visitors a direct sense of how builders worked during that era.
Access has been limited to foot traffic since 1955, with vehicle traffic redirected to a newer bridge nearby. This quiet setting lets you visit the historic structure without dealing with cars passing through.
The wooden shingle roof and vertical interior boards are original to the structure and show craftsmanship details from the 1800s. These preserved materials make it a rare example of building techniques that have largely disappeared elsewhere.
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