Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge
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miatabug
N 41° 47.980 W 071° 43.761
19T E 273244 N 4631135
This is the only covered bridge on a road in Rhode Island
Waymark Code: WM4T2A
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2008
Views: 47
As of 1920, all covered bridges in Rhode Island had been removed or taken to a non-traffic location. In 1992 the Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge was dedicated as the first covered bridge in Rhode Island. In September 1993, that bridge was burned down by three local youths. Community members were determined to see the bridge rise again. In November 1994 this Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge was rededicated and stands to this day.
Based on an 1820 design, this bridge remains the only covered bridge in Rhode Island to be open to vehicle traffic and one of only three in the state.
Current Condition of Bridge: Excellent
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
40 feet long
steel deck
lattice trussed
Year Built: 2004
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Central Pike Road - South Foster - Rhode Island - USA
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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