Old Comstock Bridge
N 41° 33.206 W 072° 26.928
18T E 712763 N 4603339
This is the strongest supported covered bridge I have yet seen. It has double 30" X 14" I-Beams on both sides of the bridge and several cross I-Beams below. The bridge is in great condition.
Waymark Code: WM18Y7
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 02/27/2007
Views: 67
Directions: East Hampton, CT - Go east on CT-16, north on Bridge St to end at bridge
Nearest Town: E. Hampton, CT
Active: Pedestrian Only
Bridge Number: CT-04-01
Management: Towns Of Colchester & East Hampton donated the bridge to the state of Connecticut
Site Status: Site Open
Current Condition of Bridge: Good - Excellent
Description of Covered Bridge:
Re-Built: 1936 by C.C.C.
Ht. Above Water: 9 ft
Crosses Over: Salmon River
Primary Use: Auto - Now only pedestrian
Style/Design: Howe Truss
Number of Spans: 1 +
Span/Total Length: 88 ft/94 ft
Floor: Variable Width Lengthwise
Roof: Cedar Shakes
Notes: 30" by 14" double I-beams on both sides of bridge - Overall Very Good Condition - Boxed Pony Truss on east end of bridge
Year Built: 1791
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Bridge St - East Hampton, CT- USA
Web Address: Not listed
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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