Hemlock Bridge - Covered Bridges on Waymarking.com

Site Location: 3 miles northeast of Fryeburg.

Directions to this site: Fryeburg, ME - From South - Head east on US-302 5.5 miles, north on Hemlock Bridge Rd., go about 1.1 mil. to gate, 1.8 mi. to bridge. From North - Take Me-5 North 6.2 mi, East on Frog Alley 0.9 mi. to gate, 1.0 mi. to bridge.

Nearest City/Town: Fryeburg, ME
Active: Yes

Management: Maine Dept of Transportation

Site Status: Site Open

Notes: Road closed from November 1st to May 1st
But, if you go before June, wear hip boots!
1988 - Bridge was strengthened to handle today's cars.

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Current Condition of Bridge: Good Description of Covered Bridge: Circa: 1857 Ht. Above Water: 14 ft Crosses Over Old Course of Saco River Primary Use Automobile Traffic Material Wood Style/Design: Paddleford Truss w/wooden arches. Number of Spans 1 Span Length/overall Length: 109 ft/116 ft World Guide Number: 19-09-02 __________________________________________________ Year Built: 1857 Location (Road - City - State - Country): Hemlock Bridge Rd - E.Fryeburg, ME - USA Web Address: Not listed Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed

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