Willard Covered Bridge

Description

Willard Covered Bridge is a historic bridge that spans the Ottauquechee River in North Hartland, New Hampshire. It is the eastern of two covered bridges on the road that are linked by a small island in the river; the western bridge was constructed in 2001. Built in 1870, Willard Bridge is 125 feet long and it features a single-span Town lattice truss design that rests on stone abutments faced in concrete. The bridge has a single lane which allows vehicles to travel on Mill Street over the river.

Willard Covered Bridge is truly a beautiful structure. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

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Covered Bridge Specs

Constructed: 1870
Design/Style: Covered Through truss
Total length: 125 feet
Total width: 21 feet
Carries: Mill St
Crosses: Ottauquechee River
Usage: Open to vehicles
World Guide Number: 45-14-02
NRHP: 73000216

Location

Address: Mill St
Town: North Hartland
State: New Hampshire
GPS: Lat 43.59366 Lng -72.34965
Parking notes: Parking for Willard Covered Bridge is limited. There is a small dirt parking area at the West entrance of the bridge.
Parking directions: HERE
Location directions: HERE