Bissell Bridge - Charlemont MA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The Bissell Bridge is one of four existing covered bridges built in Massachusetts in the 20th century. It is a two lane covered bridge crossing the Mill Brook. The bridge spans a rocky gorger that is 15 to 20 feet deep. On the north side of the bridge the water cascades over the remnants of a stone dam. The bridge construction is a long thru truss bridge spanning 92 feet.

Street address: Heath Rd., MA 8A over Mill Brook Charlemont, MA County / Borough / Parish: Franklin Year listed: 2004 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Periods of significance: 1950-1974 Historic function: Transportation Current function: Transportation Privately owned?: no Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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