Babb's Bridge
N 43° 45.964 W 070° 26.873
19T E 383461 N 4846909
Oldest covered bridge in Maine
Waymark Code: WM10A0
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2006
Views: 62
Site Location: 2-1/2 miles north of So. Windham.
Directions: So. Windham, ME - Go 2-1/2 miles north on River Rd., left on Hurricane Rd, 1/2 mi to bridge.
Nearest Town: So. Windham, ME
Management: Maine Dept of Transportation
Site Status: Site Open, Bridge Open
Notes: 1973 - Burned by vandals, but replaced.
Current Condition of Bridge: Fair - Good
Description of Covered Bridge:
Active: Yes
Circa: 1843 Approximately - Cost approx $320
Re-Built: 1976 by Dept of Transportation - Cost >$75,000
Ht. Above Water: 14 ft
Crosses Over: Presumpscot River
Primary Use: Automobile Traffic
Style/Design: Modified Queen Truss
Number of Spans: 1
Span/Total Length: 72 ft/79 ft
Floor: Lengthwise planks
Roof: Cedar Shakes
Bridge Number: 19-03-01
Year Built: 1843, 1973
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Hurricane Rd - So.Windham, ME - USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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