Swamp Meadow Bridge, Covered bridge in Foster, Rhode Island, US.

Swamp Meadow Bridge is a wooden covered road bridge on Central Pike in Foster, Rhode Island, crossing Hemlock Brook. It uses an Ithiel Town lattice truss with wooden trunnels, and its deck rests on six I-beam stringers over concrete abutments that extend into road-level wing walls. Each side has one diamond-shaped opening, and a curb-high timber runs along both edges.

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.

Each side has one diamond-shaped opening, not two. The deck rests on six I-beam stringers, and the roadway planks are filled with macadam. A curb-high timber runs along each side, presumably to keep vehicles from striking the lattice trusses.