Ashuelot Bridge
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Built in 1864 for $4,650, the Ashuelot Covered Bridge is a two span, 174 foot town lattice truss crossing the Ashuelot River in Winchester. The original builder is unknown.
The bridge underwent a major rehabilitation in 1998 and 1999 that preserved original materials and construction methods, including the replacement of more than 1,000 wooden trunnels. During the project, two granite capstones from the original abutments were uncovered and returned to their original locations. The rehabilitation received the 2003 Palladio Award for Covered Bridges.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1981, the Ashuelot Covered Bridge is maintained by the Town of Winchester.
Ashuelot Bridge Video
Ashuelot Bridge Podcast Episode
The Ashuelot Bridge Rehabilitation with Tim Andrews
Kim interviews bridgewright Tim Andrews about the 1999 rehabilitation of the Ashuelot Bridge in Winchester. This project won the first Palladio Award for covered bridges in 2003. Tim shares details about the work and interesting things they uncovered during the project.
Town Truss Podcast Episode
The Town Truss with Sean James
Kim interviews engineer Sean James, Senior Vice President at Hoyle, Tanner & Associates in Manchester about the Town Truss. This lattice truss design was first patented by Ithiel Town in 1820 and has since been regarded as one of the most significant developments in the history of covered bridges. Sean will explain why that is and tell us about some of New Hampshire’s Town Truss Bridges.
Ashuelot Bridge Photo Album
