Bement Covered Bridge

The Bement Covered Bridge spans the Warner River with vertical board siding on its exterior and a gabled roof that extends over both ends. The wooden clapboards covering the portal openings create the enclosed passage that gives this bridge its characteristic protected appearance.

The structure was built in 1854 at a location where two earlier bridges had crossed the Warner River. This continuity of construction at the same point reflects the long-standing importance of this crossing for the region.

The bridge is named after someone connected to an earlier structure at this location and remains woven into the daily life of Bradford residents. It represents how communities maintain their essential crossings across generations.

The bridge remains in active use today and serves as a regular passage for local traffic, giving visitors a real sense of its everyday function. You can walk across on foot and view the wooden interior structure up close.

The stone foundations supporting the bridge date back to the original construction period and still show their original masonry today. This makes it a visible example of how older structures were updated over time while preserving their original base.