Carleton Bridge
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| Nearest city | East Swanzey, New Hampshire |
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| Coordinates | 42°51′17″N 72°16′28″W / 42.85472°N 72.27444°WCoordinates: 42°51′17″N 72°16′28″W / 42.85472°N 72.27444°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Architectural style | Queenpost Truss |
| Governing body | Local |
| NRHP Reference # | 75000121[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 10, 1975 |
The Carleton Bridge is a historic wooden covered bridge that carries Carleton Road over the South Branch Ashuelot River in East Swanzey, New Hampshire. The bridge was built in 1869 on a site that is believed to have had a bridge since 1789.[2] It is believed to be the only example of a Queenspost truss bridge in southern New Hampshire. This truss method is quite old, and is based on techniques used for building large structures such as churches and barns.[3] The bridge measures 67' 3", with a span of 60'3". It is 16'6" wide with a road width of 12'4".[2]
The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]
See also
- List of New Hampshire covered bridges
- List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in New Hampshire
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Carleton Bridge". New Hampshire DHR. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
- ↑ "NRHP nomination for Carleton Bridge". Retrieved 2014-03-28.
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