Swamp Meadow Bridge, Covered bridge in Foster, Rhode Island, US.
Swamp Meadow Bridge is a wooden road bridge in Foster that crosses Hemlock Brook and uses a traditional lattice truss design. The structure features diamond-shaped openings along its sides and rests on concrete supports.
The original structure was destroyed in 1993, but the community launched a campaign to rebuild it. The current bridge was constructed in 1994 through the efforts of local residents.
The structure represents local craftsmanship and how communities work to keep traditional covered bridge design alive. You can see how wood construction meets practical modern needs in the design.
The crossing is designed for vehicle passage and has a solid surfaced deck. You can walk across or drive over it, but watch for the narrow width if driving a large vehicle.
The two diamond-shaped windows on each side were a practical design to let light inside. This detail shows how function and aesthetics came together in the original planning.
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