Route 47 in Historic District - Bennington, NH
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N 43° 00.078 W 071° 55.555
19T E 261510 N 4765114
The historic river district in Bennington, NH centers around this stone arch highway bridge.
Waymark Code: WM66H9
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 04/12/2009
Views: 3
Route 47 crosses the Contoocook River in Bennington, NH. The highway is carried upon the shallow and wide arch of this mortared stonework bridge with low sidewalls and period lampstandards; Notice the unusual vertical aspect of the stones that form the arch.
Length of bridge: 100 feet
Height of bridge: 10 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Automobile (State Highway)
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The Contoocook River
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Route 47
Location:
Hillsborough County
Date constructed: Not listed
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