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Groveton Bridge - Northumberland, NH - (photo by S. Krishnamurthi)
Groveton Bridge - #32
East of Route 3
Northumberland, NH

The bridge was built by Captain Charles Richardson and his son. When U.S. Route 3 was reconstructed in 1939, the Groveton covered bridge was bypassed. A water supply line is suspended beneath the bridge.

Year of Construction: - 1852

Original Cost: - Unknown

Location:
East of U.S. Route 3 in the village of Groveton over the Ammonoosuc River.

Style-Characteristics:
Paddleford truss with added arches. The bridge is 126'0" long with a clear span of 108'3". It has an overall width of 21'0" with a roadway width of 15'0", and a maximum vertical clearance of 13'0". The bridge is restricted to foot traffic only.





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