New York Covered Bridges

[Raven]

I am a Covered Bridge fan so I thought I would do some research on New Yorks Covered Bridges.

Source for all the threads to the Covered Bridges (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/)


DOWNSVILLE BRIDGE NY-13-01

The Downsville Bridge was completely refurbished a few years ago. Originally built in 1854 by Robert Murray, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of April 29, 1999. Some local people recently donated time and money to construct a pleasant park by the bridge for all to enjoy while visiting. There is much local pride in this bridge and some local shops offer mementos of your visit.



This bridge is a single span of 174 feet of Long & Queenpost truss over the East Branch of the Delaware River.



Most pictures are of the "old" bridge before reconstruction. We will add more pictures of the beautiful job they did during reconstruction.



Directions to the bridge:

The bridge is located on Bridge Street within the Village of Downsville (Town of Colchester) 0.1 mile off State Route 30 at the east end of the Village.

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FITCH'S BRIDGE NY-13-02

The Fitch's Bridge was originally built in 1870 by James Frazier & James Warren, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of April 29, 1999.



This bridge is a single span of 100 feet of Town truss moved to this present site in 1885. It is over the West Branch of the Delaware River in the Town of Delhi south of State Route 10, east of Delhi.



Directions to the bridge:

From Delhi, take State Route 10 Northeast for 3.5 miles. The bridge will be on the right and can be seen from the highway.

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HAMDEN BRIDGE NY-13-03

The Hamden Bridge recently went through a complete refurbishing. It was originally built by Robert Murray in 1859, it is listed on the National Register of historic Places as of April 29, 1999.


The bridge is located in the Town of Hamden, east of State Route 10, north of the village. It is over the West Branch of the Delaware River. A two-span bridge of 125 feet of Long truss, the center pier is not original but was added in the 1940's.



Directions to the bridge:

The bridge can be seen from State Route 10 at the East end of the Village of Hamden, on the right while proceeding Northeast.


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TUSCARORA CLUB BRIDGE NY-13-05

The Tuscarora Club Bridge is a private bridge, please do not trespass!

They usually DO NOT grant permission to visit.

Illegal trespassers will be dealt with accordingly.



The bridge was originally built in Dunraven, NY in 1870 by William Mead. Due to the move and many changes to the bridge, it does NOT qualify for being registered on the National Register of Historic Places. It was moved to the club grounds in 1935, saving it from the bottom of Pepacton Reservoir. The bridge, in its present form, is a single span of 38 feet built of King Post truss over the Mill Brook. It is located in the Town of Middletown, south of Margaretville.



Directions to the bridge:

From Margaretville on State Route 28 & 30, go west 2.2 miles, then left onto County Road along the Pepacton Reservoir for just over 1/2 mile, then left on Mill Brook Road for 2 miles. Park at telephone pole #32/125 and walk down to the bridge, IF you have permission!!!

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[Raven]

LOWER SHAVERTOWN BRIDGE NY-13-07



The Lower Shavertown Bridge was originally built in Shavertown in 1877 by Anson Jenkins and August Neidig, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of April 29, 1999. It was moved to this location in 1954 by Carl Campbell and was, for a time, called Campbell's Bridge.



It is located in the Town of Hancock over the Trout Creek with a single span of 32 feet of Town truss design. It is a private bridge, please do not trespass. They usually grant permission to see the bridge if you are polite enough to ask!



Directions to the bridge:

From Roscoe, take County Route 96 to the north end of Tennanah Lake. Turn right on the road to Lake Muskoday. In 3 miles, on your right, is the bridge.

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Jay Bridge NY-16-01


Jay Bridge was originally built in 1857 by George M Burt. It is listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places and has been approved for the National Register of Historic Places once it is put back across the Ausable River (it is currently setting in a field by the river).



It is located in the Town of Jay, east of State Route 9N on County Route 22 It is the only covered bridge in the Adirondacks, a Howe truss. It was over the east branch of the Ausable River but is being replaced by a new concrete/iron bridge. Many local residents demand its return across the river, there is some debate going on as to the proper location of the return location. It is hoped one day to have the bridge restored and replaced over the river.

Directions to the bridge:

In Jay, turn east at the park. A sign points the way and in a few yards you will come to the bridge in a field.

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SALISBURY CENTER NY-22-01



Salisbury Center Bridge was originally constructed in 1857 at the home of Alvah Hopson, due to his ailing health. The bridge was later moved to its present location (one of the first pre-fab building projects?) It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 1978.



The bridge is located in the Village of Salisbury Center over Spruce Creek. It is constructed of Multiple Kingposts and Burr arch truss styles and is a single span of 50 feet in length.



Directions to the bridge:

Turn off State Route 29 and State Route 29A onto Water Street, by the Library - be sure to see the stained glass window, representing the bridge, at the Library if time permits. Signs clearly mark the way.

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HYDE HALL NY-39-01



The Hyde Hall Bridge was originally constructed in 1823 and is the oldest surviving bridge in New York State. Built by Master Carpenter Cyrenus Clark, with assistance from local carpenter Andrew Alden and stone mason Lorenzo Bates, it is registered on the National Register of Historic Places as of December 17, 1998.



It is located in the Glimmerglass State Park over the Shadow Brook off County Route 31, south of State Route 20. It is 53 feet long and built with a Burr Arch truss. It is still in its original location and has always been a private bridge.



Directions to the bridge:

From East Springfield on State Route 20, go south on County Route 31 to Glimmerglass State Park. Enter the park (they usually do charge admission) and the bridge is approximately 1/4 mile on your right. There is NO PARKING at the bridge, be prepared to walk a little bit.


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[Raven]

Copeland Farm Bridge NY-46-01



Copeland Farm Bridge was recently donated to the Edinburgh Historical Society by a descendant of the builder, Arad Copeland. Arad built the bridge in 1879 and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of August 6, 1998.



The bridge is constructed of Queen Post truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html) and is a single span 35 feet long over the Beecher Creek. It is located in the Town of Edinburgh on County Route 4, off State Route 30. The Edinburgh Historical Society has received a grant and additional funding, so are in the process of restoring the bridge.



Directions to the bridge:

Edinburgh is located near the large bridge across the Sacadaga at Batchellerville. In Edinburgh take County Route 4 (North Shore Road) north for 1/2 mile to the bridge.

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BLENHEIM BRIDGE NY-48-01



The Blenheim Bridge was built in 1855 by Nicholas Montgomery Powers, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of October 15, 1966.



It is located in the Town of Blenheim on State Route 30 in North Blenheim. It is over the Schoharie Creek and is a "double-barreled" or has two separate lanes. This bridge is used on the NYSCBS Logo as it is the longest single span bridge in the world (at 228 feet) and one of only six remaining bridges in the world with two separated lanes. It is constructed of Long truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html) with a center arch.



Directions to the bridge:

Just off State Route 30 at the north end of North Blenheim


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HALLS MILLS BRIDGE NY-53-01



Halls Mills Bridge was originally constructed in 1912 by David Benton and James Knight. It is not yet on the National Register of Historic Places.



It is located in the Town of Neversink, over the Neversink River, west of County Route 19, 2 miles north of State Route 55. It is a single span of Town Lattice truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html).



Directions to the bridge:

From Curry, NY on State Route 55, go north on County Route 19 for almost 3 miles, turn left onto Hunter Road for about 0.3 miles, park and take the abandoned road on left to the bridge.

***When leaving this bridge, go back the 0.3 miles to County Route 19, turn right for 3 miles to State Route 55. Turn left and go 1.5 miles to the Chestnut Creek Covered Bridge. This bridge was built in 1976 as a Bicentennial project - 40 feet long, 2 lanes, Town truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html).

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Beaverkill / Conklin Bridge NY-53-02



The Beaverkill Bridge was originally built in 1865 by John Davidson. Work is in progress to get it listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is called the Beaverkill Bridge as it is in the Beaverkill State Park but on Conklin Road, thus that name is often used as well.



It is located, as we said, in the Beaverkill State Park which is in the Town of Rockland, 1 mile west of County Route 151, 4 miles of State Route 17 (OR is it Interstate 86? They are in the process of changing names of that road). Over the Beaverkill Creek, it is a single span of 98 feet of Town truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html) design.



Directions to the bridge:

From Livingston Manor, follow the signs to Beaverkill State Park, or go west on old Route 17 for about 1.5 miles. Then go north on County Route 179 (Beaverkill Road) for 5 miles, then left on Beaverkill Camp Road for less than one mile bearing right to the bridge.


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[Raven]

VAN TRAN FLAT BRIDGE NY-53-03



The Van Tran Flat Bridge was originally built in 1860 by John Davidson, it is not yet listed on the National Register of Historic Places.



It is located in the Town of Rockland in Livingston Manor, north of State Route 17 and south of Livingston Manor. It is over the Willowemoc Creek, a single span of 117 feet built of Town truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html) with a laminated arch.



Directions to the bridge:

About 1 mile from Livingston Manor on old State Route 17, turn left and go 0.3 miles to the bridge. OR Get off Route 17 at Livingston Manor (Exit 96?), take a right off the exit go about 1/2 mile and turn right onto old State Route 17, this is County Route 179, go for 1 mile, turn left and soon you will see the portal (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page39.html) of Van Tran Flat Covered Bridge.

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BENDO BRIDGE NY-53-04



Bendo Bridge was originally built by John Davidson in 1860 in Livingston Manor. It was moved to its present location in 1913 and with the changes it has gone through, it does NOT qualify for the National Register of Historic Places.



It is located in the Town of Rockland on Conklin Hill Road, 2 miles west of County Route 84, 4 miles north of State Route 17. Located over Willowemoc Creek, it is a single span of 48 feet of Town truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html).



Directions to the bridge:

From Exit 96 off State Route 17, go almost 6 miles east on County Route 82 to Debruce, then 2 miles right on Willowemoc Road, then right onto Covered Bridge Campsites and the bridge. During "season" this is a nice place to camp while enjoying visiting covered bridges for the entire weekend.


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NEWFIELD BRIDGE NY-55-01



Newfield bridge was originally built by Samuel Hamm & Sons, David Dassance, and Patchen Parsons in 1853, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places effective February 25, 2000. It is the oldest surviving covered bridge still open to daily vehicular traffic.



Located in the Town of Newfield, east of State Route 13 in the Village of Newfield. It is over the west branch of the Cayuga Creek and a single span of 115 feet of Town truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html). A Laminated arch was added in 1972 when Milton Graton re-built the bridge.



Directions to the bridge:

Follow the signs on State Route 13, either northbound OR southbound, as you approach Newfield. The bridge is in the center of the village and well marked.



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PERRINE'S BRIDGE NY-56-01



Perrine's Bridge was originally built by Benjamin Wood in 1844, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of April 13, 1973.



It is located in the Town of Esopus-Rosendale between mile markers 81 & 82 on the New York State Thruway, near the junction of State Route 32 & 213, west of Rifton. It is over the Wallkill, a single span of 138 feet in length of Burr Arch truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html).



Directions to the bridge:

North of New Paltz on State Route 32, turn east on State Route 213 for 3 miles. The bridge sets near the thruway bridge.



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[Raven]

FORGE BRIDGE NY-56-02



Forge Bridge was originally built in 1906 by Jerome Moot. The application for the National Register of Historic Places is in process. We are hoping for an answer soon.



Located in the Town of Hardenbergh about 7.6 miles south of Arkville. It is over the Dry Brook, a single span of 27 feet of Kingpost truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html). This is a PRIVATE bridge with fencing over the entrance. Please ask permission, trespassers are NOT nice people.



Directions to the bridge:

From the new bridge across Dry Brook on State Route 28 in Arkville, take Dry Brook Road for almost 7.6 miles, the bridge sets next to the roadway.

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TAPPAN / KITTLE BRIDGE NY-56-03

Tappan / Kittle bridge was originally constructed in 1906 by Jerome Moot. The only portion of the original bridge that remains is the framing, thus it does NOT qualify for the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge was named after a road situated nearby called Tappan road.



It is located in the Town of Hardenbergh south of NY-56-02 (Forge Bridge), 8.5 miles of Arkville. It is over the Dry Brook, a single span of 43 feet of King post truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html).



Directions to the bridge:

From Forge Bridge, less than one mile south on Dry Brook Road, one mile further is a modern covered bridge called Myers Bridge. If you are not visiting Forge Bridge first, from the new bridge across the Dry Brook on State Route 28 in Arkville, take Dry Brook Road for almost 7.6 miles to the Forge Bridge, then one mile additional to Tappan / Kittle.


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ASHOKAN / TURNWOOD BRIDGE NY-56-05

The Ashokan / Turnwood Bridge was also known as the New Paltz Campus Bridge, being on a satellite campus affiliated with New Paltz - the grounds of the Ashokan Field Campus. It was originally constructed by Nelson Tompkins in 1885 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of July 20, 2000.

It is located in the Town of Olive, south of Beaverkill Road approximately one-half mile, or so. It is over the Esopus Creek, a single span of 62 feet on Town truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html). It was moved to the present location in the 1930's. This is a PRIVATE BRIDGE, please ask permission. You may call (845) 657-8333 OR check at the Campus office.

Directions to the bridge:

Follow State Route 213 through Olive Bridge to State Route 28A. Turn right and proceed 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Beaverkill Road for 1 mile. The gate to the Ashokan Field Campus will be on your right. ASK PERMISSION FIRST, and get directions to the bridge. It is approximately one-half mile walk through some beautiful scenery.


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GRANTS MILLS BRIDGE NY-56-06


Grants Mills Bridge was originally built in 1902 by Edgar Marks, Orrin B. Marks, and Wesley Alton, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of December 17, 1998.



The bridge is located in the Town of Hardenbergh, south of State Route 30 on Mill Brook Road. It is over the Mill Brook, a single span of 66 feet of Town truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html).



Directions to the bridge:

From Forge Bridge, go back about 1.5 miles to mill Brook Road, turn left and travel about 5 miles to the bridge. OR From State Route 28, take the back road on the south side of Pepacton Reservoir to Arena. Turn onto Mill Brook Road and in 6.5 miles, not long after crossing into Ulster County, will be the bridge.

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[Raven]

EAGLEVILLE BRIDGE NY-58-01



Eagleville Bridge was originally constructed in 1858 by Ephraim W. Clapp, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of March 8, 1978.



The bridge is located in the Town of Jackson-Salem, west of State Route 313 at Eagleville. It is over the Battenkill, a single span of 100 feet of Town truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html).



Directions tot he bridge:

From Cambridge at the intersection of State Route 22 and State Route 313, take State Route 313 toward Vermont for 6 miles. Turn left onto Eagleville Road to the bridge.

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SHUSHAN BRIDGE NY-58-02



Shushan Bridge was originally constructed in 1858 by Milton & James C. Stevens, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of March 8, 1978. The bridge is currently a museum (and a very interesting one, at that) open every day, except Monday, through the summer from 1 to 5 PM.



The bridge (museum) is located in the Town of Jackson-Salem, east of State Route 22 on County Route 61 in the village. It is over the Battenkill, a two span bridge of 160 feet of Town truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html).



Directions to the bridge:

The bridge is in downtown Shushan on County Route 61.

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REXLEIGH BRIDGE NY-58-03



Rexleigh Bridge was originally constructed in 1874 by Reuben Comins (Contractor & Builder) and George Wadsworth (Carpenter). It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, effective March 8, 1978.



It is located in the Town of Jackson-Salem, east of State Route 22 on Rexleigh Road. It is over the Battenkill, a single span of 107 feet of Howe truss (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html).



Directions to the bridge:

From Salem, take State Route 22 south for 2 miles, turn left onto Rexleigh Road and proceed 1.5 miles to the bridge.




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BUSKIRK BRIDGE NY-58-04


Buskirk Bridge was originally constructed in 1857 by Peter O. Osterhauth, Charles Newman and James B. Roberts (Primary firm) & Charles F. Ingalls (sub-contractor). It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of March 8, 1978.



The bridge is located between Rensselaer and Washington Counties in the Town of Hoosic-White Creek. This bridge is sometimes referred to as NY-42-02. On County Route 59 north of County Route 67, it is over the Hoosic River, a single span of 165 feet of Howe truss. (http://www.nycoveredbridges.org/page35.html)



Directions to the bridge:

Buskirk is located on State Route 67, west of Eaglebridge. Take Washington County Route 103 from State Route 67 north to the bridge in Buskirk.


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[popowich]

Those are actually fairly nifty. I bet there is some geocaching (http://www.discussny.com/showthread.php?t=1875) to do around them too. :D

-Raymond

PS: I merged all of these threads together.

[Raven]

Lucky you. :)

Those are actually fairly nifty. I bet there is some geocaching (http://www.discussny.com/showthread.php?t=1875) to do around them too. :D

-Raymond