Durgin Bridge
N 43° 51.367 W 071° 21.841
19T E 310007 N 4858608
This bridge played large part in operation of Underground Railroad in the 1800's.
There is a geocache in this bridge.
Waymark Code: WM10RW
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2006
Views: 26
Site Location: 3 mi NE of No. Sandwich, NH
Directions: So. Tamworth, NH - Jct NH-25 & NH-113, north on NH-113 1.6 mi, right (north) on Foss Flats Rd 1.6 mi to bridge on right
Nearest Town: No. Sandwich, NH
Active: Yes
Bridge Number: NH-02-07
Management: Town of Sandwich
Site Status: Open
Notes: Fire alarm system installed
Current Condition of Bridge: Fair - Good
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
Circa: 1869 by Jacob Berry - 4th bridge in this place
Re-Built: 1967-8, 1983 by Milton Graton & Son - Cost $48,000
Ht. Above Water: 16 Ft
Crosses Over Cold River
Primary Use: Auto
Style/Design: Paddleford with 2X12" planks in arch - 20 laminations
Number of Spans: 1
Span/Total Length: 84 ft/96 ft
Floor: Variable width lengthwise planks
Roof: Red metal roof
Year Built: 1869, 1967-8, 1983
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Durgin Bridge Rd - No. Sandwich, NH - USA
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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