Contoocook Railroad Covered Bridge
The oldest covered railroad bridge still standing in the United States, originally built in 1850 and rebuilt in 1889.

📜 The Contoocook Railroad Covered Bridge is the oldest surviving covered railroad bridge in the United States.
🔍 It served rail traffic until 1962, then as a warehouse, and is now a footpath for locals and wildlife. It spans the Contoocook River and features a double-web Town lattice design.

Why Go

🏛️ Experience a significant piece of American railroad history🚶 Enjoy a unique footpath for walking and wildlife observationℹ️ Learn more at the adjacent Contoocook Railroad Museum🌉 Admire a rare architectural style

Tips

🅿️ Parking is available in the municipal lot between the Contoocook Railroad Museum and the Bank on Main Street.

Hours

🕒 Open 24/7

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