Happy Corner Bridge
N 45° 05.067 W 071° 18.824
19T E 317910 N 4994936
The most northern of New Hampshire's authentic covered bridges
Waymark Code: WM10TM
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 12/06/2006
Views: 27
Site Location: Hill-Danforth Rd in Pittsburg, NH
Directions: Pittsburg, NH - north on US-3 about 6 mi to Happy Corner, south on Hill-Danforth Rd 0.1 mi to bridge
Nearest Town: Pittsburg, NH
Active: Yes - Autos only - 3 ton limit
Bridge Number: NH-04-01
Management: Town of Pittsburg
Site Status: Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Fair - Good
Description of Covered Bridge:
Circa: 1869
Re-Built: 1960's - Cost $12,000
Ht. Above Water: 10 Ft
Crosses Over Perry Stream
Primary Use: Auto
Style/Design: Light Paddleford Truss with arches - 6 laminations - 2X6's
Number of Spans: 1 + Pier is off-center
Span/Total Length: 75 ft / 81 ft
Floor: Crosswise 6X6's with 2X8 tire treads on top
Roof: Corrugated metal roof with holes
Notes: 5 I-Beams under floor
Year Built: 1869
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Hill-Danforth Rd - Pittsburg, NH - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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