Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge

Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge

The Sawyers Crossing Covered Bridge, also known as the Cresson Bridge, is a wooden covered bridge carrying Sawyers Crossing Road over the Ashuelot River in northern Swanzey, New Hampshire. It is a two-span Town truss construction, resting on abutments and a central pier made of split granite. It was built in 1859 to replace a bridge built in 1771. It is 117 feet (36 m) long and 17 feet (5.2 m) wide.

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