In 1990 the state repaired the diagonal and the portal and installed a new metal roof.
New hampshire covered bridges red roof oopen.
Now that covered bridges have grown scarce only about 750 remain in the united states.
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Each one of these bridges is distinct and each has a story to tell.
This day trip takes you to 9 of new hampshire s covered bridges and it s perfect for a scenic drive.
Nothing screams new hampshire more than a covered bridge.
This is thought to be the first covered bridge in new hampshire to be repaired under the state s town bridge aid program.
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It s no surprise to find new hampshire s most picture perfect covered bridge along new england s most scenic byway.
In the spring 1977 heavy snows caused the roof to cave in.
The structure was built by joshua sanborn.
Repairs were made to the bridge in 1871 at a cost of 134 81.
New hampshire is full of covered bridges from long expanses traveled by thousands to tiny constructions for private use.
Probably the most prominent of all of vermont s and new hampshire s covered bridges the cornish windsor bridge built in 1866 is the longest wooden covered bridge in the united states and the longest two span covered bridge in the world.
In 1963 the bridge was rebuilt and steel beams were introduced to carry a load of fifteen tons.
At 450 feet long the bridge consists of two spans supported by town lattice trusses.
Kent falls bridge photo.
The repairs cost 8 296.
Davis built the abutments.
Not only do they look quaint but they remind us of the rich history that went into creating the new hampshire that we know and love today.
Because of their meticulous construction and connection to new hampshire s past covered bridges were the first type of historic structure specifically protected by state law in new hampshire.
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This bright red 242 foot long covered bridge was built in 1841 above the housatonic river and is open to vehicle traffic as it is part of route 128.
With its white mountains backdrop red roof and rustic facade with romantic xs in the windows albany covered bridge strikes an alluring pose.