World's Shortest covered Bridge- Latchford, Ontario
Posted by: Juicepig
N 47° 19.796 W 079° 48.759
17T E 589711 N 5242512
Listed by Guinness book of world records, the towns claim to fame is the world's shortest covered bridge. Located at the creek crossing in Latchford, Ontario. The town's slogan is "The Best Little Town by a Dam Site!"
Waymark Code: WM9QN8
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/20/2010
Views: 19
?The Bridge is 11 feet, 3 inches (3.4 m) long along the roof ridge, though the water covering is only 4 feet of that across a concrete culvert. It is listed in the Guinness book of world records as the worlds shortest bridge. The bridge holds one lane of traffic, and one lane of walkers.
Current Condition of Bridge: excellent
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge: tiny covered bridge crossing a concrete culvert about 4 feet wide.
Year Built: 1992
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Latchford,on
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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