Bissell Bridge - Charlemont MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 37.903 W 072° 52.133
18T E 674741 N 4722120
The Bissell Bridge was built in 1951 to replace one that had been built in 1881 and on the National Register of Historic Places.
Waymark Code: WMKPV3
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2014
Views: 2
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 Through Truss bridge spanning 92 feet.
Date Built: 01/01/1951
Length of Span:
92 Feet
Parking Coordinates:: Not Listed
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