Jackson Bridge

No. 51

Built around 1876 by Charles Broughton and his son, Frank, the Jackson Covered Bridge spans the Ellis River in the center of Jackson. The 121-foot Paddleford truss with arches has long been a popular subject for photographers and is known locally as the “Honeymoon Bridge,” a nickname that first appeared in print in 1936.

The bridge became part of Route 16 and received a pedestrian sidewalk in 1930. A major rehabilitation in 2003-2004 by CCS Constructors, Inc. of Morrisville, Vermont, replaced deteriorated lower truss members, the flooring system, arch ends, and siding, while also adding fire protection and erosion control. NHDOT has since repaired damage from several vehicle strikes, including a 2019 project that replaced the entire deck.