Stark Bridge
N 44° 36.081 W 071° 24.516
19T E 308852 N 4941488
A beautiful white bridge in a quaint village in northern NH
Waymark Code: WM10XH
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2006
Views: 48
Site Location: Center of Stark Village, NH
Elev: 971 ft
Directions: Groveton, NH - East on NH-110 6. 7 mi, northwest on Northside Rd 0.1 mi to bridge
Nearest Town: Stark, NH
Active: Yes - Posted for 10 Tons
Bridge Number: NH-04-05
Management: Town of Stark
Site Status: Open - Good Condition
Current Condition of Bridge: Good
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
Circa: 1862 by Charles Richardson & Son
Re-Built: 1982-3 - Cost $55,000
Ht. Above Water: 12 Ft
Crosses Over: Upper Ammonoosuc River
Primary Use: Auto
Style/Design: Paddleford with arches - Arches removed in 1954 - Center pier added
Number of Spans: 1 +
Span/Total Length: 128 ft / 140 ft
Floor: 3X12's crosswise - 4 I-beams underneath
Roof: Wood shingles
Notes : Walkways on both sides
Year Built: 1862 - Rebuilt in 1982-3
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Northside Rd - Groveton, NH - USA
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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