Parsonfield-Porter Bridge
N 43° 47.445 W 070° 56.250
19T E 344116 N 4850456
Beautiful example of a two span bridge with Paddleford Truss and tandem arches
Waymark Code: WM10M1
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2006
Views: 19
Site Location: 1/2 mile south of Porter
Directions to this site: Porter, ME - Head west on ME-25 about 1/4 mi., left onto North St.(ME-160), go about 300 ft to bridge, left onto Kezar Mtn. Rd. to bridge.
Nearest City/Town: Porter, ME
Active: 1960 - Closed to traffic
World Guide Number: 19-09-05 (19-16-01)
Management: Maine Dept of Transportation
Site Status: Site Open.
Current Condition of Bridge: Looks in Excellent condition, but floor has lost its camber - now sags
Description of Covered Bridge:
Circa: 1876
Re-Built: 1999
Ht. Above Water: 14
Crosses Over Ossipee River
Primary Use Automobile Traffic
Material Wood
Style/Design: Paddleford w/laminated wooden arches.
Number of Spans: 2
Span Length/Overall length: 152 ft/160 ft
Year Built: 1876
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Kezar Mtn. Rd - Porter, ME - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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