The Oldest Covered Bridge In New Hampshire Has Been Around Since 1829
The Granite State does a lot of things well, but history and beauty are some of the best. There are tons of ways to experience both of these things (have you checked out the fall foliage mountain coaster?) and we’re always on the looking for new and unexpected ones. This covered bridge in Bath (or Haverill depending on how you look at it!) offers both quintessential charm and some interesting history.
The Bath-Haverill covered bridge is a good example of working together. In 1829, the towns of Woodsville and Haverhill, located on either side of the Ammonoosuc River, each offered $1,200 to have the bridge built.
While it's the oldest in the state, the bridge isn't without its issues. In 1927, the lattice work of the structure was hit by a tree trunk during a flood and a barn floated through the structure.
In the time since it was built a walkway was added to the east side of the bridge. The roof was also extended giving the bridge an interesting profile.
If you choose to visit you'll find plenty of historical markers providing information on the history of its construction, so we encourage you to visit and carve out some time to truly enjoy the area.
You can visit the Bath-Haverill bridge any time. It’s closed to cars, making it easy to stroll across without the added worry of traffic. You can learn more about it on the New Hampshire site.
Trying to fit in those last few spectacular autumn trips this year? Check out these 8 unique ways to view fall foliage here in New Hampshire.
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