Pittsburg-Clarksville Bridge
N 45° 03.281 W 071° 24.400
19T E 310498 N 4991842
New Hampshire's most northern covered bridge that crosses the Connecticut River
Waymark Code: WM10XP
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2006
Views: 33
Site Location: Southwest of Pittsburg, just off US-3
Directions to this site: Pittsburg, NH - Jct NH-145 & US-3, west on US-3 0.8 mi, left (south) on Bacon Rd 0.1 mi to bridge
Nearest City/Town: Pittsburg and Clarksville, NH
Active: No - Closed 1981
Bridge Number: 29-04-03
Management: Towns of Pittsburg and Clarksville
Site Status: Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Poor condition - Threatened - Needs a lot of work
Description of Covered Bridge:
Re-Built: 1976 - Partial restoration - Cost $6,700
Ht. Above Water: 16 Ft
Crosses Over: Connecticut River
Primary Use: Auto - Now only pedestrian
Style/Design: Paddleford with arches - 12 laminations
Number of Spans: 1 +
Span Length/Overall Length: 70 ft/88 ft
Floor: Variable width crosswise planks
Roof: Cedar Shakes (poor condition)
Year Built: Circa 1876
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Bacon Rd - Pittsburg, NH
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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