Wiggly Bridge

Description

The Wiggly Bridge is a lovely pedestrian bridge located in York, Maine. It is a 75-foot long suspension bridge and it has a width of 5 feet. The steel bridge crosses Barrell Mill Pond on the right and the York River on the left. It carries the Steedman Woods Main Trail over the water, connecting ME-103 to the Steedman Woods Nature Preserve. Wiggly Bridge was built in the 1930s.

According to legend, it was named after a group of observant Girl Scouts who noticed the bridge’s “wiggly” nature. Many native southern Mainers may recall leaping over the edge into the water as a child and being pushed beneath by the current, which pushed them one way or the other depending on the tide. Due to mudflat erosion, this practice, as well as clam digging and any other potentially hazardous activity, is now discouraged.

Dog are welcome to visit Wiggly Bridge and the Steedman Woods Nature Preserve. Dogs must be leashed.

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Bridge Specs

Constructed: 1930s
Carries: Steedman Woods Main Trail
Crosses: Barrells Mill Pond and York River
Design/Style: Suspension
Total length: 75 feet
Total width: ~5 feet

Location

Address: ME-103
Town: York
State: Maine
GPS: Lat 43.13673 Lng -70.64974
Parking notes: There are about a dozen parking spots along ME-103 right by the bridge.
Parking directions: HERE
Location directions: HERE