We picked two unofficial bridges: the Stowell Road (G) in Merrimack and the Chester (C) in Chester.
Stowell Road (G)
The Stowell Road bridge is not so much a covered bridge, instead it is more like a bridge with a cover on it. It was built in 1990.
We got there with time to spare for the sunrise, so our first pictures are very dark.
Can you see the bridge?
Ellen is searching for the sun.
Here comes the sun!
Notice the supports on this bridge. It does not seem to have the construction of a traditional covered bridge. That could be why it does not have official status.
Chester (C)
After our trip to Merrimack, we headed north to Chester. The Chester bridge is the newest covered bridge in New Hampshire. It was built in 2011. Maybe it will get a number some day. We are still not sure who gives out those numbers.... and we still volunteer to help out.
The Chester is a pedestrian bridge, so park at the community center and walk over!
It's tiny. If it becomes an official bridge, we think it will be the smallest in the state. It seems smaller than the Prentiss. We forgot our measuring tape!
This bridge smells like fresh cut wood.
This bridge is over Wason Pond.
Hey Mom, this would be a cute painting....if only it had a lattice truss....
Ellen's on the bridge!
Just another summer in the 603.
Hi -
ReplyDeleteI was involved in the construction of the new bridge at Wason Pond, as were volunteers from near and far.
And was just back myself. It just hit its first year mark, and it was time for a once over and some bolt tightening.
Is that tiling the upper reaches of the Tooky? Spent some time there also.
Best with the rest of your challange!
-- Will