East Hampton, CT
There have been bridges at this location since the 1700's. In 1873, the towns of Colchester, and East Hampton agreed to share the cost of a new bridge to span the Salmon River. It cost a whopping $3,958.59 to build back then, which was a substantial sum for the times. Laborers back then would get paid a dollar a day. The bridge has been restored a couple of times since then, the last time being in 2011. It is one of only three remaining historic covered bridges in Connecticut. Now I'll have to find the other two.
There is a beauty to covered bridges. I was surprised to see that one can not cross over the river on this bridge. Does that sign really say "No Entrance"? My experience with covered bridges are those in Madison County, Iowa where they are still on county roads and used by cars on a daily basis. Yes, these are the same bridges that gave the name to the movie of the 1990s. Fine subject for your post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments. The sign reads "No Smoking". The bridge is closed to motor vehicles, but I was able to walk across the bridge and I'm sure one could probable walk one's bike through the entrance. There were some nice views of the Salmon River from the bridge.
ReplyDeleteIsn't this interesting! I don't think I have seen any covered bridges in Connecticut.
ReplyDeleteAt this time of year, this one is almost camouflaged with its surroundings!
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