One of Maine’s beautiful covered bridges, the historic Watson Settlement Bridge is the oldest surviving bridge in Maine built with the Howe Truss system.
“a suspension bridge spanning Eggemoggin Reach in the state of Maine. The bridge is the only vehicular connection from the Maine mainland to Little Deer Isle, one of the segments that make up the island. The span was completed in March 1939 with a main span of 1,088 feet.” (Wikipedia)
“The Lubec-Campobello International Bridge, officially named the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Bridge, connects Lubec, Maine, USA, and Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada. It’s the only road connection to Campobello Island from the North American mainland. The bridge crosses the Lubec Narrows and was completed in 1962. It’s named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who had a summer home on Campobello Island.” Remember to bring your passport to cross the bridge!
“The Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory is the crown jewel of coastal Maine, offering spectacular 360-degree views of the Penobscot River and Bay, the Maine countryside and the distant western mountains. “
Pope Memorial Bridge: Spanning East Machias River at U.S. Route 1, East Machias, Washington County, ME.
“This bridge is the fourth structure to span the East Machias River at that location. It is significant as the first reinforced concrete arch bridge built in Maine and is dedicated to the Pope family, early settlers of the area.”
Built in 1901, this 93-foot long covered bridge spans the Magalloway River near Wilson’s Mills and the Lincoln Plantation. It was partially built by Horace Bennett and Fred Taylor in 1898 and was finished by the Mason Brothers, a bridge construction group from Bethel. It was closed to traffic in 1985 but it is still a nice place to walk around.
This fine example of an old covered bridge, one of the few remaining in Maine, spans the Ossipee River between Porter and Parsonsfield just east of Route 160.
This historic bridge crossing the Crooked River, which is still in use today, is the last remaining suspension bridge of the Warren truss design in Maine.
