Comstock's Bridge - East Hampton CT
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N 41° 33.205 W 072° 26.919
18T E 712775 N 4603338
Comstock's Bridge was built in 1840, it is one of only three historical covered bridges in the state. The bridge consists of two spans: its main span is a Howe truss, 80 feet (24 m) long, with a roadbed 12 feet (3.7 m) wide.
Waymark Code: WM16906
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 06/04/2022
Views: 3

Comstock's Bridge is located in southeastern East Hampton, near the junction of Comstock Bridge Road and Colchester Avenue (Connecticut Route 16). The bridge consists of two spans: its main span is a Howe truss, 80 feet (24 m) long, with a roadbed 12 feet (3.7 m) wide. That span is covered by a gabled roof and sheathed in vertical board siding. Gates at either end of the bridge limit access to pedestrians. A secondary span, 30 feet (9.1 m) in length, connects the bridge to the eastern shore. This span is uncovered; its trusses are sheathed in vertical siding with peaked caps. The bridge abutments are a combination of unmortared rubblestone and cut granite.

The bridge was built in 1840. The bridge suffered major damage in the 1920s when a truck crashed through the floor. It underwent major restoration work in the 1930s by a Civilian Conservation Corps crew, which replaced some bridge materials with parts in part recycled from old buildings, and added the gates at either end. It is now closed to traffic, and is accessible from a small public park.

Source: (visit link)
Date Built: 01/01/1840

Length of Span:
80 feet


www:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comstock%27s_Bridge


Parking Coordinates:: Not Listed

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