Swift River Bridge
N 43° 59.095 W 071° 07.146
19T E 330058 N 4872380
This bridge is about 500 feet from Saco River Bridge. There is also a geocache at this end of this bridge.
Waymark Code: WM10XJ
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2006
Views: 39
Site Location: West Side Rd - Conway, NH
Directions: Conway, NH - Jct NH-16 & NH-25, west 0.1 mi, north on West Side Rd 0.4 mi to bridge on right
Nearest Town: Conway, NH
Active: No - Pedestrian only
Bridge Number: NH-02-05
Management: Town of Conway
Site Status: Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Excellent - Renovated in 1991
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
Circa: 1869 by Jacob Berry & Son - By-passed in 1974
Ht. Above Water: 24 Ft
Crosses Over Swift River
Primary Use: Auto - Now pedestrian
Style/Design: Paddleford with arches - 19 laminations of 2X8's
Number of Spans: 1
Span/Total Length: 110 ft / 130 ft
Floor: 2X8's lengthwise
Roof: Gray sheet metal
Notes : Has Fire Alarm and is lighted at night
Year Built: 1869 - Rebuilt in 1991
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Parking is at the pull off before the bridge and a short walk away.
Location (Road - City - State - Country): West Side Rd - Jackson, NH - USA
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