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.
New hampshire covered bridges red roof oopen.
No one really knows the origins of covered bridges some say the roof was meant to protect the wood from rotting or the frost in winter or even to ease the passage of fearful animals over a river but we know for sure that they were all the rage in 19th century america.
A sloping roof allowed the snow to fall harmlessly into the river.
At 450 feet long the bridge consists of two spans supported by town lattice trusses.
They re easy to find using online resources compiled by enthusiasts and by the state s transportation.
This is thought to be the first covered bridge in new hampshire to be repaired under the state s town bridge aid program.
Northern new england has a dense network of rivers and damaged bridges could and still can seriously impede local.
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 the spring 1977 heavy snows caused the roof to cave in.
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.
Now that covered bridges have grown scarce only about 750 remain in the united states.
A covered bridge is a technical name for a specific kind of structure not just any bridge with a roof.
And it s not just new hampshire s longest covered bridge at 449 5 long.
This day trip takes you to 9 of new hampshire s covered bridges and it s perfect for a scenic drive.
Each one of these bridges is distinct and each has a story to tell.
Nothing is as charming as a covered bridge stretching elegantly over a babbling river or mountain stream.
Nothing screams new hampshire more than a covered bridge.
New hampshire is full of covered bridges from long expanses traveled by thousands to tiny constructions for private use.
These 18 beautiful covered bridges in new hampshire will remind you of a simpler time.
True covered bridges are defined by a timber truss or frame that distributes the weight of.
In 1963 the bridge was rebuilt and steel beams were introduced to carry a load of fifteen tons.
Enter the bridge on the cornish new hampshire side and in minutes you ll be across the connecticut river and in vermont where this marvel is known as the windsor cornish bridge.
The repairs cost 8 296.