Whittier Bridge
N 43° 49.349 W 071° 12.679
19T E 322179 N 4854533
A nice bridge to see, but sadly in need of repair
Waymark Code: WM10XN
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2006
Views: 39
Site Location: West Ossipee, NH
Directions to this site: W. Ossipee, NH - Jct NH-25 & NH-16, north on NH-16 0.2 mi, left (west) on Covered Bridge Rd 0.2 mi to bridge
Nearest City/Town: W. Ossipee, NH
Active: No - Closed 1989
Bridge Number: NH-02-08
Management: Town of Ossipee
Site Status: Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Fair inside - Fair-poor outside
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
Circa: 1870 by Jacob Berry
Re-Built: 1982-3 by Milton Graton - Cost $85,000
Ht. Above Water: 16 Ft
Crosses Over: Bear Camp River
Primary Use: Auto
Style/Design: Paddleford with arches - 15 laminations
Number of Spans: 1
Span Length/Overall Length: 122 ft/136 ft
Floor: Variable width crosswise planks
Roof: Cedar Shakes (poor condition)
Year Built: 1870
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Covered Bridge Rd - W.Ossipee, NH USA
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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