Saco River Bridge
N 43° 58.982 W 071° 07.005
19T E 330241 N 4872166
If you're looking for a nice day's outing, there are 10 nice covered bridges within a 20 mile radius of this one. Also several geocaches.
Waymark Code: WM10XF
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2006
Views: 50
Site Location: Center of Conway Village, NH
Directions: Conway, NH - Jct NH-113 & NH-25, west 0.1 mi, north on W.Side Rd 0.2 mi, east on East Side Rd 0.1 mi to bridge
Nearest Town: Conway, NH
Active: Yes
Bridge Number: NH-02-03
Management: State of New Hampshire
Site Status: Open - very busy - Overall Good condition
Current Condition of Bridge: Good
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge: Circa: 1890 by Charles Broughton & Son
Re-Built: 1989 - $570,000 and 2001 - $140,000 fire detection
Ht. Above Water: 25 Ft
Crosses Over: Saco River
Primary Use: Auto - 2 Way
Style/Design: Paddleford with arch - 17 laminations - 2 arches on each side
Number of Spans: 2
Span/Total Length: 225 ft / 228 ft
Floor: 3X12's lengthwise
Roof: Red ribbed metal roof
Notes : Abutments and center pier are of cut stone
Year Built: 1890 - Rebuilt in 1989
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Parking was around the corner.
Location (Road - City - State - Country): East Side Rd - Conway, NH - USA
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