Graton Bridge
N 44° 07.201 W 071° 11.141
19T E 325117 N 4887525
This bridge was built by Milton Graton as a traveling demonstration bridge for showing around the country. It was built as an exact replica of a Town Lattice trussed bridge and is on display
Waymark Code: WM5D84
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2008
Views: 30
Nearest City/Town: Glen, NH
Directions to this site: Glen, NH - On NH-16 next door to Storyland
Active: No - Display only
Circa: Modern - Built by Arnold Graton & Assoc. for display
Ht. Above Land: 4 ft
Crosses Over: None - On display for transporting to other locations
Primary Use: Tourist Display
Management: Heritage New Hampshire
Site Status: Site Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Excellent
Description of Covered Bridge:
Style/Design: Town Lattice
Number of Spans: 1
Span Length/Overall Length: 37 ft/ 43 ft
Roof: Cedar shakes
Floor: Lengthwise 3 X 8 planks - With slight camber
Notes: Bridge is built on skids for transporting
Roadway within is 8 ft 2 in wide
Portals are 8 ft high
Sides and exterior are tongue & groove boards
Year Built: Modern - Built by Arnold Graton & Assoc. for display
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Off NH-16 - Glen, NH - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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